Chapter 14. The Future of Water Resources in the United StatesChapter 15. Water Corporations; Chapter 16. Reclamation*; Chapter 17. Western State Water Systems and Fees*; Chapter 18. Classification of Water Bodies and Types of Precipitation*; Chapter 19. Prominent Federal Agencies Dealing with United States Waters; Terms; Table of Cases; Table of Statutes*; Acknowledgments*; Water Codes and Water Departments; Appendix 1 Brief Discussion of Some Important Cases in Federal Water Law; Appendix 2 Select Federal Statutes*; Appendix 3 Charts and Lists
Appendix 4 BLM Fact Sheets on Western States Water LawAppendix 5 Forms and Illustrations; Index; Back cover
Summary
A Vital Explanation of Water Law and PolicyBecause demand for and access to quality water far exceeds the current supply, it is increasingly critical to understand the state and federal laws and policies that govern water rights. From farming, fishing, and biology to manufacturing, mine operation, and public water supply, water regulation affects all strata of society. Determining U.S. Water Rights: Different Systems for Different NeedsUnited States Water Law: An Introduction is a concise overview of law and policy related to U.S. w
