Climate change and rapid development across North America are driving increased competition for water, creating a complex interplay between hydrology and water law. Terraphase guides clients through these challenges with deep expertise in water law, hydrology, groundwater geology, and groundwater–surface water interactions.
Our experts use groundwater modeling and other methods to determine potential impairments resulting from new water rights to senior water rights holders and stream flows. We are well versed in developing mitigation plans to offset impairments, allowing for permitting of both new and change water right applications. Our project mitigation plans include:
- Stream augmentation mitigation
- Trust water right mitigation
- Water exchanges
- Infiltration of reclaimed water
- Operational constraints
- Shifting production to deeper aquifers
