In light of the “worsening drought crises” and “critically low reservoir conditions” in the Western United States, on Aug. 16, 2022, the U.S. Department of the Interior (“Interior”) announced a number of “urgent actions to improve and protect the long-term sustainability of the Colorado River System.” Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Tanya Trujillo stated that the actions are intended “to avoid a catastrophic collapse of the Colorado River System and a future of uncertainty and conflict . . . .”

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Photo of Christopher Thorne Christopher Thorne

Chris Thorne represents energy companies, real estate developers, industrial water users, agricultural water users, and municipal water providers in virtually all types of water related transactions, and in litigation matters and related administrative proceedings involving the adjudication of water rights, changes of water…

Chris Thorne represents energy companies, real estate developers, industrial water users, agricultural water users, and municipal water providers in virtually all types of water related transactions, and in litigation matters and related administrative proceedings involving the adjudication of water rights, changes of water rights, complex plans for augmentation, and water rights disputes.

With more than two decades of experience in Western water law, Chris represents clients in virtually all types of commercial transactions involving water rights, including water supply agreements for energy generation and industrial projects (including oil and gas facilities); development of water supplies for residential and resort developments; and water rights acquisitions/leases. He also represents clients in state and federal courts, including in Colorado’s Water Courts, the Colorado Supreme Court, and the United States Supreme Court

Chris has wide-ranging experience litigating recreational water rights claims and advocating for his clients in legislative processes. Additionally, he advises on environmental compliance matters and environmental litigation under the Clean Water Act and other federal environmental programs.

Photo of Matthew K. Tieslau Matthew K. Tieslau

Matthew K. Tieslau focuses his practice on environmental compliance, water law, and brewery representation.

Matt counsels clients on a range of natural resources and environmental matters, including litigation, permitting, auditing, reporting, enforcement, agency negotiations, and title board actions. His clients have included industrial…

Matthew K. Tieslau focuses his practice on environmental compliance, water law, and brewery representation.

Matt counsels clients on a range of natural resources and environmental matters, including litigation, permitting, auditing, reporting, enforcement, agency negotiations, and title board actions. His clients have included industrial actors, municipalities, mines, property owners, and ranchers.

Matt advises on water law matters related to water applications covering senior and junior rights, as well as exchanges and expansions, historical use quantification, and issues of state versus federal law. He also provides counsel on remediation and other water quality issues.

Matt also advises brewery clients on start-up issues including fundraising and local, state, and federal licensing, ongoing compliance, and day-to-day operations.

Photo of Casey A. Shpall Casey A. Shpall

Casey A. Shpall focuses her practice on environmental matters. Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, she served in the Colorado Department of Law for over 20 years, most recently as the Deputy Attorney General in the Natural Resources and Environment Section.