Water Resource Development
ZAG/S&W’s Water Resource Development Group advises clients in matters involving water resource and conservation technologies, water-based alternative energy technologies, project development and water quality regulation and allocation, domestically and internationally. Members of the Group have years of experience assisting developers and state and federal agencies with water infrastructure development as well as interstate and inter-jurisdictional water issues. Our experience enables us to advise our clients on the critical climate-related, alternative energy and water resource and conservation issues that have heightened in recent years.
With offices in the United States and in Israel, and lawyers with backgrounds in environmental and natural resources; energy and infrastructure finance; real estate; government contracts and grants; intellectual property; international tax; securities and corporate finance; mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures; and emerging technologies, the Group is uniquely situated to handle water projects and water-related issues involving U.S., Israeli, and international interests.
Water Energy Page
Water Supplies Resource Page
Practice Profile (PDF)
Israeli Advanced Water Technologies Resource Page
Representative Client Work
- Represents client at complex aquatic site involving investigation, remediation and redevelopment of significant river watershed
- Advised on the structuring of a financing by Cambridge Energy Alliance (CEA), a city-sponsored non-profit organization that is creating a program to significantly reduce energy and water use and CO2 emissions in Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Represented an Israeli manufacturer of plastic products and pipe fittings for the water and gas industries in a $20 million acquisition of a U.S. company
- Represented an Israeli manufacturer of “smart” faucets in a development joint venture with a U.S. market leader
- Represented a clean tech startup from the water industry, raising over $10 million from venture capital funds
News
- June 15, 2013
Court ruling: a boost for renewables or can of worms?
The Christian Science Monitor - June 13, 2013
High Court Boosts States' Rights In Texas Water Ruling
Law360 - June 13, 2013
Supreme Court Backs Oklahoma Over Texas Water District
The Texas Tribune - June 8, 2013
Experts Urge Focus on Aquifers in Push for Water From Mexico
The New York Times - June 5, 2013
Water Treaty Concerns Trigger Calls for Changes
The Texas Tribune - May 19, 2013
Water may reshape energy industry
The Christian Science Monitor - May 17, 2013
Sullivan & Worcester Snags Leading Energy Finance Partner
Law 360 - April 15, 2013
Legislation Targets Mandates for Water Recycling in Oil, Gas Industry
Rigzone - March 1, 2013
Sullivan & Worcester LLP and Integral Consulting, Inc. Announce Strategic Business Alliance
S&W Press Release - January 16, 2013
Water Export Bans Hang In The Balance Of Red River Fight
Law360 - December 2012
Emerging EPA Regulation of Pharmaceuticals in the Environment
Environmental Law Reporter - November 2012
Senate Environment & Public Works
Bloomberg BNA and Bloomberg Government - November 1, 2012
Sullivan & Worcester LLP Receives Top Rankings in the 2013 U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" Rankings
S&W Press Release - October 19, 2012
Navy's Green Energy Resolve Brings Chances For Contractors
Law360 - August 2012
Addressing the Needs of Our Nation’s Water Infrastructure Through Private Financing: A Path to Successful, Sustainable Development
ABA’s Climate Change, Sustainable Development, and Ecosystems Committee Newsletter, Vol. 15, Nov. 4 - August 22, 2012
Sullivan & Worcester Attorneys Named in 2013 Best Lawyers®
The Best Lawyers in America 2013® - August 17, 2012
Knock down barriers to private investment in water infrastructure
American City & County - July 25, 2012
JNF Retains ZAG/S&W Law Firm to Serve as Environmental Counsel and Promote Thought Leadership Initiatives in Israeli Water Sector
Press Release - April 18, 2012
Sullivan & Worcester LLP Bolsters Environment, Energy & Natural Resources and International Groups with Addition of Premier Pesticide Law Group
S&W Press Release - March 30, 2012
Water: Vital to Life and an Investment Essential
MarketWatch - December 1, 2011
Sullivan & Worcester Adds Distinguished International Water Law Attorney to Environment and Water Resources Practices
S&W Press Release - September 23, 2011
House Passes Bill to Delay EPA Clean Air Rules
National Journal - September/October 2011
The Last Word: Water and Renewables
Renewable Energy World - September 20, 2011
Sullivan & Worcester LLP Bolsters Environmental, Water Resources, and Climate Groups with Addition of Former Senior Counsel to U.S. Senate Environmental and Public Works Committee
Press Release - August 31, 2011
Green Card to Israeli Green Technologies
Ha'aretz Renewable Energy Magazine - August 31, 2011
Sullivan & Worcester Attorneys Named in 2012 Best Lawyers® - June 14, 2011
George Sherk Co-Authors Report Proposing Strategies for Reducing Pollutants in Drinking Water Systems
S&W Press Release - June 2011
Challenges, Opportunity for Water Supply
Boston Business Journal - March 17, 2011
ZAG/S&W Co-Sponsors CleanTech Gateway USA Program
ZAG/S&W Press Release - January 10, 2011
Virginia Gov’t to Assist Five Israeli Cleantech Cos
Globes - January 10, 2011
Yes, Virginia, There is Renewable Energy in Israel
Examiner.com - July 30, 2010
Sullivan Beefs Up Water Group With Expert
Law360 - July 27, 2010
Sullivan & Worcester Adds Renowned Natural Resources Attorney to Environmental Practice
S&W Press Release - March 25, 2010
U.S. and Israeli Officials Convene in Washington for Water Technology Forum
WaterTech Online - March 22, 2010
Water Technology Forum to Highlight Israeli Conservation, Alternative Energy Solutions
ZAG/S&W Press Release - March 7, 2010
Renewable Energy Update: DC Expert Shares Knowledge About New Business Opportunities
DC Urban Technology Examiner - March 1, 2010
Environmental Partner Selected as a Washington, D.C. Super Lawyer
DC Magazine - February 18, 2010
Legal Eagles Help Cleantech Stars Rise
Green Chip Stocks - February 11, 2010
Spotlight Israel Embassy Teams up with Advocates to Showcase Israeli Technology
Washington Jewish Week - February 3, 2010
ZAG/S&W Continues Co-Sponsorship of Israel Cleantech Symposia
ZAG/S&W Press Release
Events
- November 29, 2012 (10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. U.S. EST, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Israel Time)
Israeli Advanced Water Technologies: Cutting Edge Solutions for Global Water Challenges - November 9, 2012 (8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Securing Water Supplies for the Future: Risks, Challenges, and Opportunities - October 17-19, 2012
RETECH 2012 - July 13, 2012 (11:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
The Evolving Importance of Water - May 30, 2012 (4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Water and the Future of Energy - March 28, 2012 (4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Uncertainty and Risk in Securing Adequate Water Supplies: Challenges and Opportunities - February 10, 2012
Water Law and Water Rights in the Context of Oil and Gas Development - January 26, 2012
Water Law and Water Rights in the Context of Oil and Gas Development - January 13, 2012
Water Use and Water Law in Texas from an Oil and Gas Perspective - October 6, 2011 (4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
Alternative Strategies for Managing Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products in Water Resources - September 20-22, 2011
RETECH 2011: Renewable Energy Technology Conference & Exhibition - June 14-16, 2011
The Intersection Between Water Scarcity and Renewable Energy - March 28, 2011
CleanTech Gateway USA Program - February 23-25, 2011
29th Annual Water Law Conference - January 9-13, 2011 and March 29-31, 2011
Clean Tech Gateway USA Program - December 1-3, 2010
Texas Water Law Institute - November 9, 2010
ZAG/S&W Hosts UJC Renewable Energy Delegation
Publications
- May 13, 2013
Federal Appeals Court Muddies the Waters: Finds that EPA has the Last Word on Disposal Site Selection Even After Army Corps’ Issuance of a Section 404 Permit
Client Advisory - October 18, 2012
Pets, Pesticides and Drugs: The Federal Trade Commission Focuses on Companion Pet Pharmaceutical Distribution Issues
Client Advisory - June 11, 2012
Recent Developments in Chinese Government Protocols and Initiatives Seek to Encourage Foreign Direct Investment in Energy, Environmental, and Water-Related Industries
Client Advisory - April 9, 2012
EPA’s Release of the First Phase of the Dioxin Reassessment and Reference Dose May Lead to More Stringent Exposure Standards and Legal Challenges
Client Advisory - March 22, 2012
U.S. Supreme Court Authorizes Pre-Enforcement Review of EPA Administrative Compliance Orders Under the Clean Water Act
Client Advisory - March 14, 2012
Construction Site Operators Must Consider New EPA Revisions to the Stormwater General Permit
Client Advisory - March 1, 2012
Texas Supreme Court Issues Landmark Decision Addressing Landowners’ Right to Underlying Groundwater Resources
Client Advisory - January 23, 2012
EPA Implements NPDES Permitting Program for Pesticide Uses Near U.S. Waters
Client Advisory - November 14, 2011
Massachusetts DEP Proposes Action Plan for Regulatory Reform
Client Advisory - August 23, 2011
Federal Trade Commission and Consumers Seek to Curb Potentially Misleading Green Marketing Claims
Client Advisory - June 17, 2011
EPA Study Signals Intent to Address Potential Hazards Posed by Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products to Domestic Water Supply
Client Advisory - February 10, 2011
Federal Trade Commission Orders Company to Cease and Desist from Selling Worthless Environmental Certifications to Green Product Marketers
Client Advisory - March 31, 2010
EPA Announces New Strategy to Address Drinking Water Quality
Client Advisory