Explore how water rights are defined, controlled, and defended by law. This reference helps researchers understand statutes, cases, and policy across many jurisdictions.
This is a comprehensive nonfiction resource that compiles laws, statutes, and scholarly writings on water rights and the control of waters. It gathers material from the United States and many foreign countries, offering a broad bibliographic perspective and a detailed subject index to aid researchers.
- Discover how riparian rights, public control, and appropriation shape water use and power across regions.
- Explore the role of irrigation, drainage, and water infrastructure in legal frameworks.
- Access extensive bibliographies and cross-referenced materials for deeper study.
- Get context on historical and contemporary debates about water governance and policy.
Ideal for researchers, lawyers, students, and policy professionals interested in water law and resource management.