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In 2024, the Getches-Wilkinson Center and the Boulder Faculty Assembly Climate Science and Education Committee (CSEC) co-chaired a shared governance committee regarding campus energy and climate policy. The Committee was nominated by the University’s Chief Operating Officer to review and, if appropriate, recommend alternatives to the University’s plans to upgrade...

A co-published blog by American Rivers and the Getches-Wilkinson Center at Colorado Law. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 has been the preeminent tool to protect free-flowing rivers in the United States since it was passed more than 50 years ago. Under the Act, rivers with “outstandingly remarkable...

Co-hosted by the Colorado Bar Association, Getches-Wilkinson Center and Colorado Law Environmental Law Society. Thursday, April 18 CLE Panel: 5 – 6:30 PM Social Hour: 6:30 - 7:30 PM In-Person Only: University of Colorado, Wolf Law Building (2450 Kittredge Loop Dr) Deep decarbonization across the globe is necessary to avoid...

Wyss Scholars Adam Fisher and Mariah Bowman with Sally Jewell Last week the Getches-Wilkinson Center was honored to host former Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell for a lunchtime conversation with students at Wolf Law. The event was supported by the Wyss Foundation Wyss Scholars Program and provided an intimate...

Photo by Robin Loznak; Courtesy of Our Children’s Trust The Getches-Wilkinson Center and the Getches-Green Clinic recently partnered with Conrad Anker, famed mountaineer, and eight other professional outdoor athletes to submit an amicus curia e brief in the Montana youth climate change case. The brief was submitted to the Montana...

Over 40 Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØLaw students joined The Getches-Wilkinson Center on Thursday, October 26th for a delicious lunch and to hear from current GWC Scholar and Fellows. Information on the various scholarships and fellowships and instructions on how to apply for a Summer 2024 or Academic Year 24/25 Scholarship or Fellowship...

On Tuesday, October 24th the Environmental Law Society (ELS), Getches-Wilkinson Center, and Career Development Office (CDO) co-hosted an Environmental Law Networking Happy Hour for current students and lawyers working in the environmental law space! It was such a great evening of networking and connection. We had over 70 individuals attend,...

University of Colorado Law School student Adam Fisher (’24) has been named the 2023-2024 Colorado Law Wyss Scholar in U.S. Lands Conservation. Fisher, a J.D. candidate, is Colorado Law’s sixth Wyss Scholar. The Wyss Scholars Program , awarded to one Colorado Law student each year, supports graduate-level education for promising...

Colorado Law Dean James Anaya leads a moderated conversation with Secretary Haaland and Congressman Neguse exploring both agency and legislative priorities regarding public lands and water management, resource extraction, energy development, and related tribal issues – with an environmental/climate justice lens. Land, Water, and People Event Video Now Available CLE...

Getches-Wilkinson Center Water Law Fellows Jaime Garcia and Chelsea Colwyn filed an amicus brief on behalf of Eco-Cycle and Conservation Colorado in an important environmental protection case On April 7, the Colorado Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Board of County Commissioners of the County of La Plata County, Colorado...