| Course ID: | JURI 4828/6828. 2-3 hours. |
| Course Title: | Water Law |
Course
Description: | The allocation, management, and protection of water resources.
Water law is more substantially developed in arid Western
states, but is increasingly important in Eastern states that
are facing water scarcity. Water law focuses on allocation,
access, and use. |
| Oasis Title: | WATER LAW |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | To familiarize students with a range of issues related to water
law and policy. |
| Topical Outline: | 1. Historical evolution of water law
2. Riparian rights
3. Prior appropriation
4. Groundwaters
5. Surface waters
6. Navigable waters
7. Public trust doctrine
8. Water supply organizations
9. Federal water rights
10. Interstate and international allocation of water |