Target Audience: All librarians interested in learning about water law and legal allocation of scarce resources Learning Outcomes: 1. Participants will be able to describe the basic outlines of Colorado's water law and water court system. 2. Participants will understand the conflicting demands on and history of western U.S. water law.
Participants will learn the history of water in the American West, including Colorado River litigation and the establishment of Colorado's water court system. Speakers will address current conflicts and resolutions as well as potential changes in the future. Finally, the program will offer tips on finding water law resources in our collections and online.