'Stormwater Update,' Webinar, IMLA Distance Learning Events, June 5, 2019.'The Clean Water Act - Where Has the Ball Landed?' Argent Communication Group's Annual California Water Law & Policy Conference, June 20, 2019.'Navigating California's New Regulations for Wetlands and State Waters,' BB&K Webinar, Oct.'Groundwater Augmentation as a Path for Achieving Sustainability,' Groundwater Sustainability Plans in Southern California Virtual Update, Law Seminars International, July 16, 2020.Nationwide Stay of WOTUS Rule Remains in Effect Presentations Legal Alerts Sixth Circuit Exercises Jurisdiction over Federal Clean Water Rule Challenges International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award, 2016, 2019, 2020.San Diego State University, B.S., geology with marine geology emphasis and political science minor.Andre’s practice focuses on areas of overlap where acute knowledge of multiple regulatory schemes is required, including streambed restoration, groundwater recharge projects, indirect potable reuse projects, large scale recycled water projects, and effluent limitation compliance.Īndre is the managing partner of BB&K's Washington, D.C. Federal and state laws across the nation divide water quality and water supply regulations into separate categories that often do not intersect and can preclude efficient use of the supply. Defending enforcement actions brought by EPA and state agencies regarding alleged violations of the Clean Water Act, RCRA and TSCA.Ī major area of focus for Andre’s practice is the intersection of the water quality and water supply regulation.Representing clients on complex water rights matters including adjudicated stream systems and federal reserve water rights.Representing farmers in California on groundwater rights issues including implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.Representing investment funds in contracting and due diligence involving water related investments.Representing clients in water rights acquisitions via purchase of mutual water company shares, and other water rights vehicles.Filing multiple briefs as amicus with the United States Supreme Court on matters involving the Clean Water Act and water supply.Representing a municipality in matters involving cross border sewage flows and compliance with the Clean Water Act, resulting in a $300 million appropriation for projects in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”) and $40 million in additional funds.Testifying before the United States Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on the jurisdictional reach of the Clean Water Act and proposed revisions to the definition of “waters of the United States.'.Testifying before the United States House of Representatives Resources Committee on the potential water supply impacts of legislation relating to salmon conservation.Representative matters include the following: Andre also works with investors interested in water projects, helping funds assess the viability of potential water related investments. Andre works extensively with water districts, cities, counties and agricultural interests, and other private entities on matters involving the Federal Clean Water Act and its state law analogues.Īndre works with public agencies and farmers on matters involving water rights, water supply and water quality. He is a member of the Environmental & Natural Resources practice group in Best Best & Krieger LLP’s Washington, D.C. Sexual Harassment Avoidance Training for SupervisorsĪndre Monette works with both public and private clients in matters involving water quality issues.Sexual Harassment Avoidance Training for Non-Supervisors.Government Survival Guide for Local Officials.2021 Public Agency Redistricting Strategies.Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO).

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