Water Law in a Nutshell

by David H. Getches

The new edition adds dozens of recent decisions and key statutory changes. Virtually every principal case in the leading casebooks is cited or discussed, making it an excellent aid for students in any water law course. The revised book deals with changes in evolving areas like groundwater-surface water conflicts, public recreational uses. instream flow protection, federal water development, takings claims, and public interest concerns.

560 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[Barron · Rating 4 out of 5]

If, like me, you're more familiar with Colorado water law than either Eastern, Californian, or Hawaiian water law (you are probably not like this) and enjoy dealing with concepts like appurtenancy (you are definitely not like this) then you will enjoy this overview of the other regimes and find it refreshing (pun).

[Baine · Rating 5 out of 5]

David does a great job explaining this rather complicated area of Western law. Five stars!

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok, not the most interesting read, but it did help in the class.