Getches, David H.

Water law in a nutshell Water law by David H. Getches. - 4th ed. - St. Paul, MN Thomson/West c2009. - lix, 492 p. ill. 19 cm. - West nutshell series . - Nutshell series. .

Includes index.

Overview and introduction to water law -- Riparian rights -- Prior appropriation -- Hybrid systems and other variations -- Rights to use the surface of waterways -- Groundwater -- Diffused surface waters -- Federal and Indian reserved rights -- Federal control of water and water development -- Interstate allocation -- Water service and supply organizations.

9780314199515 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0314199519 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Water--Law and legislation--United States.

KF 5569 .85 / .G48 2009

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