Water Law in a NutshellReliable source on water law contains updated court decisions from hundreds of case and statutory changes in several states. There is an added discussion on surface use of waters in light of the increased importance of public recreational water uses. Throughout the edition, where appropriate, analysis expands on the subjects of instream flow protection, water quality, and public-interest concerns in water use and water collection. |
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Total Use Must Not Exceed | 1 |
Loss of Riparian Rights | 66 |
Appropriative Water Rights as Property | 82 |
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