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The Colorado River:Searching for Solutions in the Face of UncertaintyThe Colorado River is facing unprecedented change and uncertainty. Average annual flows continue to decline, and negotiations to craft post-2026 guidelines to manage the river have
The American Southwest Film ScreeningWednesday, June 3rd6:00-7:30pm: Film Screening followed by Q&A with Filmmaker Len NeceferOn the eve of the 2026 Conference on the Colorado River, GWC, American Indian Law Program, Center of the American West
Stored water reserves in the Colorado River system continue to decline. The mismatch between natural supply and overall Basin water use is having the inevitable effect on Basin-wide storage. This paper analyzes the impact on storage in
On Friday, May 1st and Saturday, May 2nd, the Wind River Water Resource Control Board (WRWRCB), Gina Guy Center for Land and Water Law, and Getches-Wilkinson Center hosted the 2nd Annual Wind River Water Forum. Gathering at the
On April 1st, thanks to the generous support of the Wyss Foundation, we had the opportunity to host Steve Bloch, legal director of the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (“SUWA”). SUWA is a non-profit organization that fights to defend Utah’s
Wind River Water ForumMay 1, 2026Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Community breakfast: 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.Community lunch: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.Location: Frank B. Wise Building, Fort Washakie, WYJoin us for an in-depth discussion of water management issues
The GWC is thrilled to recognize Andrea Shipton as the winner of the 2026 Natural 91ý Law Outstanding Student Award. Andrea won the prestigious Wyss Scholarship, which is awarded to an outstanding student who is dedicated to career in public
The GWC is thrilled to recognize Patricia Alquiza for this year’s Gary C. Bryner Distinguished Service award. Gary C. Bryner served as Director of what was then called the Natural 91ý Law Center. He came to Colorado after a successful career
Colorado Law is ranked seventh in the nation for environmental law with the Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural 91ý, Energy, and the Environment (GWC) advancing its commitment to educating young leaders through the Water Law Fellows Program.
After an approximately seven-hour drive from Boulder, we arrived at Dugout Ranch and the Canyonlands Research Center, tucked deep within canyon country near Bears Ears National Monument and Canyonlands National Park. We spent our