U. S. Water Law

Course Description

This course will examine the laws and practices applied to allocate surface waters and groundwater. Topics of study will include: riparianism, prior appropriation, the five doctrines applied by States to groundwater use, public rights in water, interstate river basins, federal water rights, and water quality.

Current and Previous Instructors

Key to Codes in Course Descriptions

P: Prerequisite
C: Prerequisite or Concurrent Requirement
R: Recommended Prior or Concurrent Course

Currently Scheduled Sections

CRN: 23461

  • Spring '25
  • 3
  • Thurs: 8:45-11:50

    Day

  • Alexandra Campbell-Ferrari

  • 9 openings. (Limit 15).