The Riparian Doctrine is a legal framework governing water rights, particularly in regions where water resources are adjacent to landowners. Under this doctrine, landowners whose property borders a water source (such as a river or lake) have the right to use the water, provided that their use is reasonable and does not significantly harm other riparian users. This system emphasizes shared access and equitable use among all riparian landowners, promoting the balanced management of water resources. However, the doctrine can vary in application depending on local laws and specific circumstances.
Riparian right is the type of ownership rights that is associated with the land that abuts water.
A riparian state is a state that is bordered by a river or other body of water. These states have rights and responsibilities related to the use and management of the water resources within their boundaries, as well as obligations to cooperate with other riparian states to ensure sustainable water management.
Samuel C. Wiel has written: 'Water rights in the western states' -- subject(s): Water, Water rights, Law and legislation, Riparian rights
Water rights have a long history that varies by region, but they began to take formal shape in the United States in the late 19th century. The doctrine of prior appropriation, which allocates water rights based on first use, emerged in the western states during this time. In contrast, riparian water rights, which are based on land ownership adjacent to water sources, were more common in the eastern states. Over time, various laws and regulations have evolved to manage water rights across different jurisdictions.
Henry P. Farnham has written: 'The law of waters and water rights' -- subject(s): Water, Water rights, Drainage laws, Water-supply, Law and legislation, Irrigation laws, Riparian rights
Robert O. Teskey has written: 'Impact of water level changes on woody riparian and wetland communities' -- subject(s): Ecology, Effect of water levels on, Floodplain ecology, Forest ecology, Physiological aspects, Physiological aspects of Trees, Plant-water relationships, Riparian ecology, Riparian rights, Trees, Water balance (Hydrology), Wetland ecology, Woody plants
Water can be apportioned through riparian rights, which assigns rights based on ownership of land adjacent to the water source; through prior appropriation, where water rights are granted based on "first in time, first in right"; and through equitable apportionment, where water is divided amongst users based on principles of fairness and reasonableness.
A community near water is called an riparian.
John Melville Gould has written: 'A treatise on the law of waters' -- subject(s): Law and legislation, Riparian rights, Water
Roberta J. Chapman has written: 'Impacts of water level changes on woody riparian and wetland communities' -- subject(s): Woody riparian systems, Wetlands, Wetland vegetation, Soil-water-plants, Riparian vegetation, Water level fluctuations, Water level
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The moraine doctrine, which pertains to the legal principles governing the allocation of water rights and the use of water resources, was developed by the legal scholar and water rights expert Joseph L. Sax. His influential work in the 1970s helped shape contemporary understanding of water law in the United States, particularly regarding the public trust doctrine and environmental protection. Sax's writings emphasize the need for sustainable and equitable management of water resources.