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SUMMARY:WestFAST Webinar: Overview of Water Rights Litigation Nationwide with Stephen Bartell\, Department of Justice
DESCRIPTION:The fourth WestFAST webinar of 2026 was held on Thursday\, July 9 at 1pm Mountain Time. Stephen Bartell provided an update on the Department of Justice’s current water-related litigation in the West and beyond. \nVideo Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tLEzg00XeI&t=1s\nNo slide deck was used. \nPresenter Bio: \nStephen Bartell\nAssistant Section Chief\, United States Department of Justice\, Environment & Natural Resources\nDivision\, Natural Resources Section\nContact Information:\nEmail: stephen.bartell@usdoj.gov\nAddress: P.O. Box 7611\, Washington\, D.C. 20044-7611\nOffice & Cell Phone No. (202) 532-3079 \nCareer experience:\n1992 – Present: Trial Attorney\, Senior Trial Attorney\, and Assistant Section Chief for U.S. Department of Justice. Practice focuses on water rights issues and adjudications across the western United States. Examples include lead counsel for all state water rights adjudications and the Yucca Mountain water rights litigation in Nevada; United States v. Hage trespass litigation; RS 2477 rightsof-way litigation in Utah and North Dakota; and counsel in various natural resources cases\, including NEPA\, military preparedness\, mining\, timber\, and county supremacy cases. Since spring 2016\, Assistant Section Chief supervising the Justice Department team that is responsible for litigating all non-Indian western water rights cases on behalf of the United States\, and most defensive cases on behalf of the Bureau of Reclamation\, National Park Service\, Department of Energy\, and National Nuclear Security Agency. \nEducation:\nJuris Doctor\, University of Denver (1992)\nBachelor of Business Administration\, University of Miami (1989) \nLicense:\nMember of the bar of Colorado\, but practices on behalf of the United States in courts across the country \nInterests:\nSpending as much time as possible with 15 and 17 year old daughters\, and getting out in the desert\, mountains\, or oceans. Skiing\, camping\, surfing\, scuba diving\, and music. \nFavorite Quote:\n“Whiskey is for drinkin’\, water for fightin’.”
URL:https://westernstateswater.org/event/westfast-webinar-overview-of-water-rights-litigation-nationwide-with-stephen-bartell-department-of-justice/
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SUMMARY:WSWC Summer (210th) Meetings
DESCRIPTION:The Western States Water Council Summer (210th) Meetings will be held virtually during the week of July 13\, 2026.  Please note that virtual registration is required for each day and will include the specific time slots for you to choose.  \nWSWC VIRTUAL MEETINGS OUTLINE / REGISTRATION \n All times are listed in Mountain Daylight Time (MDT). \nAgenda and material links will be posted as they become available. \nMonday\, July 13 \nVirtual Registration  \n1:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Discussion: State-Federal MOUs | Agenda | Materials \nMOUs (for water rights\, water quality\, and more) can be an effective means of establishing processes and procedures\, setting expectations at both the state and federal levels\, and making it easier to address issues before they arise. The goal of this discussion is to raise awareness of existing agreements\, and to identify key elements that make MOUs successful and renewable.  \nTuesday\, July 14Virtual Registration  \n9:00 am – 11:30 am | WSWC Summer Meeting Kickoff | Agenda  \nStaff updates on strategic plan\, FY27 budget overview\, summer series webinars\, etc.  \n1:30 pm – 4:00 pm | State Water Roundtable Discussions | Agenda \nIn 6 minutes\, each state (starting with Executive Committee members) shares 1 pressing challenge\, 1 useful insight/success\, and 1 issue WSWC should track in FY2027. Q&A time is limited\, but common themes will be captured for Weds-Thurs discussions.  \nWednesday\, July 15 Virtual Registration  \n9:00 am – 10:00 am | Discussion: Post-Sackett water quality permitting | Agenda | Materials   \nWaters of the state regulations\, WOTUS implementation\, state-federal collaboration \n10:00 am – 11:30 am |  Discussion: Water Data | Agenda | Materials \nMonitoring\, forecasting\, streamgages\, staffing\, targeted advocacy \n1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Discussion: Data Centers | Agenda | Materials \nLegislative updates\, state water reuse regulations for cooling\, water-energy nexus\, etc. \n2:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Discussion: Infrastructure | Agenda | Materials \n\n\nThursday\, July 16Virtual Registration \n9:00 am – 11:30 am  WSWC Business Meeting | Agenda \nVoting on policy positions\, FY2027 Strategic Plan/Budget adjustments\, member feedback.  \n1:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Executive Committee Meeting | Agenda (by invitation only) \nSUMMER SERIES WEBINARS \nLinks will be provided as they become available \nNASA’s Water Resources Program: Supporting Water Management in the U.S. West and Beyond (WestFAST Webinar\, June 16th at 12:00 pm MDT | Recording) \nOverview of Water Rights Litigation Nationwide with Stephen Bartell\, DOJ (WestFAST Webinar\, July 9th at 1:00 pm MDT | Webinar Link) \nU.S. Army Corps of Engineers FIRO National Screening Updates (WSWC Webinar\, July 22nd at 11:00 am MDT | Webinar link) \nOpportunities to Improve Regional Water Planning and Investments in New Water Technologies\, National Alliance for Water Innovation and Berkeley Lab (WSWC Webinar\, Date & Time TBD | Fact Sheet) \n\n  \n\nADDITIONAL MATERIALS: \nSummer 2026 Sunsetting and Consolidated PositionsList of Sunsetted Positions Future Meetings ProjectionsJuly 2026 Membership ListWSWC Appointment Letter Template Legislation & Litigation TrackingRecent Policy Letters FY2026 Budget SnapshotWSWC FY2026 Strategic Plan Dashboard \nLegislation & Litigation Update Presentation (20 minute video) \nMember Forum (BETA) | Account Request Form | Video Overview \nFall WSWC Meetings – Las Cruces\, NMFall 2026 Sunsetting and Consolidated Positions (next meeting)MINUTES from Washington\, D.C.  (Spring 2026) \n\nWSWC Organizational Meeting
URL:https://westernstateswater.org/event/wswc-summer-210th-meetings/
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SUMMARY:WSWC Webinar: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers FIRO National Screening Updates with Cary Talbot
DESCRIPTION:On July 22\, the WSWC hosted a webinar providing an update on the progress of Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO) Screening Program. Presenters included Cary Talbot\, National Lead Engineer for the FIRO Program\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC); and Elissa Yeates\, Research Hydraulic Engineer and the lead developer of the FIRO Screening Process who has overseen its application to USACE Districts across the country. \nFIRO is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers research effort aimed at improving reservoir operations at USACE projects. The program equips water managers with forecast information on weather (precipitation)\, hydrology (discharge)\, and reservoir levels to support more flexible\, efficient decision-making across authorized project purposes—including flood control\, water supply\, hydropower\, recreation\, and ecological benefits. \nCary Talbot Slide Deck \nElissa Yeates Slide Deck \nJuly 2026 FIRO Update Webinar Recording \n  \n\nMr. Talbot presented to WSWC members last fall during our September 2025 meetings in San Pedro\, CA\, where he provided an overview of the FIRO National Screening process as Stage A was wrapping up. The recording and slides for that presentation are available below. Shortly after\, WSWC submitted a letter congratulating USACE on the successful completion of the Lake Mendocino Water Control Manual update at Coyote Valley Dam\, which marked a historic milestone as the nation’s first fully formalized FIRO framework. \nLink to Fall 2025 Slide Deck  \nLink to List of Corps Dams and Section 7 Dams (Engineer Regulation 1110-2-240)
URL:https://westernstateswater.org/event/wswc-webinar-u-s-army-corps-of-engineers-firo-national-screening-updates-with-cary-talbot/
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SUMMARY:Test Event
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SUMMARY:From Data to Decisions: Applying Climate and Remote Sensing Tools for Drought Monitoring and Resource Evaluations
DESCRIPTION:From Data to Decisions: Applying Climate and Remote Sensing Tools for Drought Monitoring and Resource Evaluations \nPresented By: Desert Research Institute and the Bureau of Land Management \nMicrosoft Teams meeting\nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/271406177180907?p=oh7Zq6gsVyFpxdCo6L\nMeeting ID: 271 406 177 180 907\nPasscode: qv9Gd2zn\n\n\n\nNeed help? |  System reference\nDial in by phone\n+1 202-640-1187\,\,115787501# United States\, Washington\nFind a local number\nPhone conference ID: 115 787 501#
URL:https://westernstateswater.org/event/from-data-to-decisions-applying-climate-and-remote-sensing-tools-for-drought-monitoring-and-resource-evaluations/
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CATEGORIES:WestFAST Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="WestFAST":MAILTO:jasonolive@wswc.utah.gov
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SUMMARY:WSWC Fall (211th) Meetings – Las Cruces\, New Mexico
DESCRIPTION:The Western States Water Council Fall (211th) Meetings will be held on October 21-23\, 2026 in Las Cruces\, New Mexico at the Hilton Garden Inn\, which is located at 2550 Don Roser Drive\, Las Cruces\, NM 88011.  Further details will be posted once they become available. \nTENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE: \nWednesday\, October 21    Field Trip / Evening Reception \nThursday\, October 22    All Day Meetings (tentative buffet lunch) \nFriday\, October 23    Executive Committee Over Breakfast Buffet (by invitation only) \nHOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:A room block is being held under the WSWC. The guest room rate for single/double occupancy is $135.00 per night\, plus tax.  ​The deadline to book within the room block is September 20. You can make reservations by calling the hotel directly at (575) 522-0900 and mentioning the special discount code: WSWC. Alternatively\, you may book online using this Hilton Garden Inn Reservation Link. \n\nThe guest room rate will be extended for guests arriving or departing up to three days before or after the meeting dates\, subject to availability. Any reservation requests received after the cut-off date will also be accepted based on availability. \n\nCheck-in after 3:00 p.m. on the day of arrival.Check-out time is prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of departure \n  \nREGISTRATION INFORMATION: \nMINUTES FROM SUMMER 2026 VIRTUAL MEETING: \n  \nMEETING MATERIALS: \n 
URL:https://westernstateswater.org/event/wswc-fall-211th-meetings-las-cruces-new-mexico/
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