Delivery/Location: Online
Water touches nearly every aspect of life in a semi-arid state such as Colorado. The evolving customs and uses of water in Colorado have served as the basis for the development of a unique body of law and policy, that has influenced water law in many other Western states. This non-credit course seeks to provide an introduction to the laws and policies that govern the allocation and use of water in Colorado.
This course is for anyone who interacts with water law, including educators, developers, governmental officials, realtors, farmers, business people, environmentalists, students, scientists, recreationists, and home owners. The information is presented in 12 modules, each covering an aspect of Colorado water law in roughly chronological order.
Noncredit courses do not produce academic credit nor appear on a Colorado State University academic transcript.
Instructors
Glenn Patterson
glenn_patterson@partner.nps.gov
A native of Maryland, Glenn Patterson received a B.S. in biology from the University of Chicago and a M.S. in Watershed Management from the University of Arizona. He worked as a hydrologist with the U.S. Geological Survey from 1977 until retirement in 2007. His duty stations were located in California, Oregon, South Carolina, Virginia, and Colorado. He currently works as a Research Associate, Online Course Developer, and Instructor for Colorado State University, and serves as an Advisor to the National Park Service Water Resources Division on USGS Water Issues. He is a Board member of the St. Vrain-Left Hand Water Conservancy District. He lives with his wife Margie in Allenspark, Colorado, where he enjoys hiking, skiing, and music.
Instructor's Website: http://lamar.colostate.edu/~gpatter/
1 Section Available
- Section 200 (Online via RamCT)
- Date: Aug. 25 - Dec. 12, 2008 (16 wks.)
- Instructors: Glenn Patterson
- Tuition: $489
- Registration ends Monday, Aug 25, 2008
For More Information
Frances Betts(970) 491-0675
fbetts@learn.colostate.edu