Law Seminars International: 35th Annual Water Law in Washington Conference
October 29-30, 2026 | Virtual
Join co-chairs Matt Janz, Esq., of the Washington State Attorney General's Office,
and Jamie Morin, Esq., of Confluence Law to hear about the latest developments
for Washington water rights and resource management.
Who Will Benefit from Attending
Attorneys, environmental and land use professionals, local government and Tribal
representatives, planners, ports, public utility districts, landowners, water users, and
other stakeholders
Why You Will Benefit from Attending
This year’s conference will bring together water law and resource management
professionals to discuss some of the most timely issues affecting water resources
across Washington.
Sessions will explore the impacts of the state’s ongoing drought conditions, including
implications for groundwater availability and water management. Attendees will also
hear from Ecology staff about water code enforcement, response strategies, and
approaches to resolving water-related disputes.
The program will cover current issues surrounding water right changes and transfers,
including a case study examining Thurston County’s Ecology-funded purchase of water
rights from the TransAlta Water Bank. Additional sessions will provide updates on the
WRIA 1 (“Nooksack”) General Water Adjudication and discuss how state budget
constraints may affect water resource management.
The conference will also look at emerging water demands associated with data center
development and practical strategies local governments can use to address and
minimize impacts.
With a full agenda covering drought, adjudication, water rights, enforcement, and
emerging water demands, this year’s seminar offers a valuable opportunity to stay
informed and connect with professionals working across Washington’s water
community.
Register now to secure your spot!
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