3rd Annual Water Law in Eastern Washington Conference

May 27-28, 2026 | Spokane, WA

Join us for the 3rd Annual Water Law in Eastern Washington Conference!

Sponsored by the Spokane County Bar Association this conference will include a combination of technical, legal, and water resource management topics presented by some of the region’s leading water experts. The legal and regulatory landscape around water management is changing – come learn about it!

Conference Theme: Understanding Washington Water Law and its Application to River Basins in Eastern Washington

The conference will provide state-of-the-practice information on the laws, rules, policies, and practical considerations involved in managing water rights in Eastern Washington. Attendees will also hear about major case law trends and their ongoing implications, as well as the current status of water resource efforts aimed at efficiently managing water across Eastern Washington.

Session topics:

• Themes by basin (Spokane River, Upper Columbia River, Middle Columbia River)

• Drought response, adjudication, integrated planning, interstate coordination, compliance, fish, and federal projects

• Water Right Processing: Water Conservancy Boards and Cost Reimbursement Contracting

• Hydraulic continuity

• Water rights for power generation

• And More!

Conference Co-chairs:

Jessica Kuchan, Confluence Law, PLLC

Ben Lee, PE, CWRE, Landau Associates, Inc.

Register now to secure your spot!

Visit the Spokane County Bar Association for details.