Woods Aitken attorney Donald G. Blankenau is featured as the cover interview in the November-December 2026 issue of Irrigation Leader magazine.
A member of the firm’s Water Law practice group, Don’s practice focuses on natural resources law and water resources management. Over the course of his career, he has played a direct role in Republican River Compact litigation, multiple U.S. Supreme Court cases, and the development of state law on conjunctive water management.
In the interview, he addresses common misconceptions about Nebraska water law, explains why irrigation districts and farmers benefit from understanding their water rights, and reflects on trends he has observed throughout his career.
Irrigation Leader is a national publication serving irrigation district managers, water resource professionals, and agricultural leaders across the western United States.
Read the full article here: Don Blankenau: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Water
Source: “Don Blankenau: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Water,” Irrigation Leader, Nebraska Edition, Volume 17, Issue 10, November-December 2026.