University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Nebraska-developed map highlights U.S. water rights systems, informs governance | ResearchBuzz: Firehose

University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Nebraska-developed map highlights U.S. water rights systems, informs governance | ResearchBuzz: Firehose

University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Nebraska-developed map highlights U.S. water rights systems, informs governance. “The map illustrates that western states generally adhere to the prior appropriation system, which prioritizes water rights seniority and is typically independent of land ownership. In contrast, eastern states largely follow common law principles, granting landowners the right to use water that touches their land.”The post University …