We are proud to announce that Firm Counsel Bill Silberstein was honored at the High Line Canal Gala, Dine for the High Line, on September 20th. Bill was recognized as a High Line Hero for his significant contributions to the High Line Canal Conservancy and his pro bono work on the recent conservation easement granted to the Conservancy by Denver Water on 45 miles of the Canal.

The High Line Canal is a treasured community asset, originally dug in 1883 to supply water to farmers and acquired by Denver in the 1920s. Though it has outlived its usefulness as a water delivery canal, it has become a multi-use recreational path for hiking, biking, and a nature retreat within the Denver metropolitan area. The perpetual conservation easement ensures the Canal will forever be maintained as a public linear open space park and trail, free to the public, while protecting its unique conservation values. These values include preserving the natural environmental beauty and public recreational benefits of this greenway, preventing future development, and continuing stormwater management and public utility uses.

 As a pro bono project for Kaplan Kirsch, Bill helped to craft the conservation easement, working alongside lawyers, staff, and boards at the Conservancy, Denver Water, and Arapahoe County. His recognition is a testament to his hard work and dedication.