Water Resources Final Exam: Saint Michael's College With Questions And 100% SURE ANSWERS

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Water Resources Final Exam: Saint Michael's College With Questions And 100%
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the action or process of allocating or distributing something
allocation the allocation in terms of quantity, quality or timing of water resources between and within
different sectors and for different uses,

(n.) an area of authority or control; the right to administer justice, power and right to administer
jurisdiction
justice; that is, the authority to make binding decisions




1. Water belongs to those who own the land bordering the watercourse
2. Share right of reasonable use of water
3. Liable if use unreasonably interferes with others'


riparian doctrine Eastern U.S.
British Common Law/Colonial Development; in the West, appropriative water rights are
considered to be property rights that may be protected by state and federal constitutions. In
the East, riparian rights are linked to land ownership and depend on common law related to
the land


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