Litigation watch: Water rights on federal lands case gears up
The United States has sued the State of Idaho over the state's forfeiture procedures for water rights on public lands.
Tag: beneficial use
Arizona non-profit challenges alleged non-use of Utah water right
The Grand Canyon Trust, an Arizona non-profit, is protesting a surface water right in Utah, claiming lack of beneficial use by Deseret Power. The power cooperative says it has no obligation to use...
Prove it or lose it: Nevada announces deadline for pre-statutory proofs
Pre-statutory water right holders in Nevada have until the end of 2027 to submit proofs of water use. Prior appropriation and beneficial use are key concepts in Nevada's water law.