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.

P: Environmental Law

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
  • 300A/B
  • Thurs: 8:45-11:50

    Day

  • Alexandra Campbell-Ferrari

  • 6 openings. (Limit 15).