Water Laws and Regulations

  • 4.5.2017 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Courtyard by Marriott Natick
    342 Speen Street
    Natick, Massachusetts 01760

H. David Gold

During this seminar, panelists will review the development of water laws that apply to water quality, quantity and usage; discuss compliance with water quality laws and regulations; provide an overview of Massachusetts' groundwater and surface water rights; examine emerging issues in Massachusetts water disputes; and examine how climate change effects water laws.

WilmerHale Special Counsel David Gold will address "Water Disputes in Massachusetts: Recent Examples and Emerging Issues." Topics to be covered include:

  • factors causing water scarcity in Massachusetts;
  • water rights in Massachusetts: a legal framework;
  • recent water disputes; and
  • emerging issues.