About
Reed D. Benson is a Professor of Law at the University of New Mexico - School of Law. His scholarship focuses on environmental law, water policy, and the intersection of federal and state legal frameworks in the Western United States.
- University: University of New Mexico - School of Law
Research Interests
Benson's work critically examines federal water projects, the Endangered Species Act, and the Prior Appropriation Doctrine. He also explores recreational stream access rights and environmental grant programs.
Key Article Trends
His recent publications analyze modern federal water policy reforms, environmental grant programs under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the legal challenges of balancing hydropower generation with downstream ecological needs. Earlier works delve into the historical evolution of reclamation statutes and the inadequacies of the Clean Water Act in protecting water flows.
Advising & Grants
No explicit information about students or grants is provided in the text. However, his articles reference collaborations with legal and environmental institutions.
