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Focus on: Assessing Your Water Right

 
Publication number Date Published Date Revised
97-1804-WRJuly 1997June 2006
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Author(s) Geller, Lynne
Description The water right document (the permit, certificate, or claim) is the place to begin your research. This focus sheet describes the maximum limits of the water right, as well as the provisions governing the use of that water. It addresses the water right document, changes to water rights, historical uses of water and a special discussion on Water Right Claims.
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Keywords water right claim, land owner, right, Water Rights, property owner, water, water right
WEB PAGE Water Right Information
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