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Are Water rights part of mineral rights?
No. Water rights are in a different category than mineral rights. There are different types of water rights: surface and subsurface. Those rights are treated differently. A landowner has a more exclusive right to subsurface water. When purchasing land in some areas where the water and mineral rights have been separated from the land rights it is extremely important to have the title examined by a professional culminating in a detailed report of the status of all those rights.
What are water wars?
Water wars are when places that have little war fight over water rights. Just because someone is using land doesn't mean they own the water rights. In western states where water is gotten from ground water, rain, and irrigation water rights are particularly important this is especially true in times of drought.
Why did American Indians locate there villages near water?
Because there wasnt many water sources in the plains, and people generally neeed water to survive
What has the author William Lord written?
William Lord has written: 'Mr. Bright on redistribution' 'Indian Water Rights and Water Resources Management (Proceedings of a Symposium of the American Water Resources Association)'
Why was Mary Ludwig Hayes important to the American Revolution?
Mary Ludwig Hayes was important to the American Revolution because she carried water onto the field of battle. She also fired a cannon for the Patriots.
How can companies have water rights when individuals do not?
In the United States, water rights are associated with land ownership. Any person, entity or organization that owns the land owns the rights to the water on that land (unless he, it, they sell the rights). Also, any person, entity or organization that has used water from a moving source such as a river has rights to use that water in the future. The use and distribution of the water in times of drought or increased population causes the rights to water to get tricky and contentious. There is a federal court system in the South West United States that deals only with rater rights issues. That aside individuals CAN own water rights.
What did Brigham Young do about water rights?
to get water
What is one topic about which people have held a protest?
American Civil Rights, in the 60's. People were broken up in the protests by the police, dogs, and torrents of water.
Which group conflict with silver miners over land and water rights?
Native American tribes often had conflicts with silver miners over land and water rights in regions where silver mining occurred. This was particularly prevalent during the 19th century in the western United States.
What has the author Samuel C Wiel written?
Samuel C. Wiel has written: 'Water rights in the western states' -- subject(s): Water, Water rights, Law and legislation, Riparian rights
What has the author Henry P Farnham written?
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
What has the author Edward Garvey written?
Edward Garvey has written: 'Minnesota water rights and regulation' -- subject(s): Water rights
