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Water, Wetlands & Water Rights

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Clark Hill advises clients on the legal and regulatory issues affecting water resources, wetlands, and water rights. The firm represents energy companies, developers, utilities, agricultural interests, and industrial clients in managing water-related risks and securing necessary approvals.

Water regulation involves overlapping federal, state, and local requirements. Clark Hill helps clients navigate permitting, compliance, and disputes involving water use and environmental protection.

Clark Hill advises on:

  • Clean Water Act permitting and compliance
  • Wetlands and waters of the United States (WOTUS) issues
  • Water rights, allocation, and usage disputes
  • Stormwater and wastewater compliance
  • Mitigation, restoration, and habitat protection
  • Regulatory enforcement and administrative proceedings

Our team of experienced attorneys excels in litigating water-related matters in both state and federal courts, and guiding our clients through groundwater issues.  Their instrumental role in mediating significant water disputes have earned them a reputation for excellence.  Our services extend to legislative advocacy for water resources, due diligence investigations, acquisition of water rights, conservation planning, and administrative permitting.  With our profound knowledge of water law, we serve a diverse clientele, ranging from cities and developers to ranchers, golf courses, and investors.

In Arizona, we have specific experience in litigating water matters in the General Stream Adjudication, guiding clients through the acquisition, perfection, and transfer of surface and groundwater rights, and obtaining certificates of assured and adequate water supply for development projects.  Our adeptness in assisting water users, whether in mining, agriculture, development, or utilities, is recognized throughout the state.  Our team is also well-versed in assisting Arizona clients with matters related to federal reclamation law, Indian water rights, and the law of the river.

With a pioneering history in U.S. water and natural resources law, Clark Hill remains a premier advocate for its clients, signifying our leadership and unwavering dedication in this critical practice area.

The Clark Hill approach is equally pragmatic and growth-minded, which is why we understand our clients’ toughest business challenges. Our multidisciplinary, global team of advisors focuses on smart legal solutions, delivered simply.

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