Ripple Effect 02: Salt Lake City Out in Front

Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities Director Laura Briefer discusses the scale and scope of Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities. We also discuss the core principles informing her leadership of the Department and priorities for 21st century municipal supplier. Hosted by Emily Lewis.   Transcription Brian Lebrecht, President of Clyde Snow 0:02…

Emily E. Lewis to Present at CLE International’s 27th Annual Utah Water Law Conference 10.07.2019

Emily E. Lewis will make a return appearance to present at CLE International’s 27th Annual Utah Water Law Conference on October 7, 2019. Join Ms. Lewis and other top water authorities at this year’s conference featuring an in-depth look into the Clean Water Rule and how it impacts Utah’s waters. Up to 7 hours MCLE or Real Estate…

So I Got This Weird Summons… Understanding the Utah Lake Jordan River Water Rights General Adjudication

Attorneys along the Wasatch Front may have recently received inquiries from clients regarding a “weird summons” or a “strange letter about water.” If you have not yet received a call, you most likely will in the foreseeable future. Welcome to the Utah Lake Jordan River Water Rights General Adjudication (ULJR Adjudication): it is big, it…

Water Rights for the Great Salt Lake: Is it the Impossible Dream?

Abstract: The Great Salt Lake is many things: It is a terminal lake. It’s an environmental jewel providing habitat to migrating birds and significant wet lands—nature’s best filter for preserving water quality. It supports significant economic activity. It provides various recreational opportunities, and it is a contributor to poor respiratory health when lake levels are low….