James Eklund to Address Critical Water Issues at the Law of the Colorado River Annual Conference
Sherman & Howard water law attorney and rancher James Eklund is co-chairing the Law of the Colorado River conference where he will join government officials, scientists, practitioners, and thought leaders discussing critical water issues. He will be joined by Assistant Secretary Mike Connor (US Army Corps of Engineers), Deputy Commissioner David Palumbo (Bureau of Reclamation), and many others to discuss the current status, different perspectives, and solutions/next steps on the Colorado River.
This conference will run from May 6-7, 2024, at the Embassy Suites in downtown Denver. Attend the discussion “Agricultural Perspectives: Views from the Upper and Lower Basin” from 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. on May 7, 2024. Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits will be available for this program.
James Eklund leads the Water & Natural Resources practice at Sherman & Howard, Colorado’s oldest law firm. He is a strong advocate for smart water infrastructure and a recognized authority on water management in the American West. Eklund works with sovereign governments, multi-state authorities, state agencies, and private interests to deliver critical water infrastructure projects and design policy regarding water law, natural resources, infrastructure, and environmental protection.