Environmental and Natural Resources

Arizona’s In-State Surface Water Resources: Appropriable Water, Used Appropriately, Fosters Economic Development

This article is Part 3 of a series providing information about the resilience of Arizona’s water supplies during a time in which the news is dominated by stories about drought and scarcity. As we noted in Part 1, Arizona has a very diverse water portfolio to draw on, including Colorado River water, in-state surface water, […]

May 15, 2023 | 10 min read | Tagged: Arizona, Groundwater Code, water appropriation rights

John D. Burnside Counsel

Fred Breedlove Counsel

John Habib Associate

L. William Staudenmaier Partner

Nevada Supreme Court Clarifies Application of the Anti-Speculation Doctrine to Water Permit Extension Requests

By Justin L. Carley & Tom A. Skelly In Nevada, water is a public resource, meaning no person or entity can hold ownership title, but at most can enjoy the right to beneficial use. A party who wishes to appropriate water must apply for a permit from the State Engineer. If the applicant shows that […]

July 29, 2019 | 6 min read | Tagged: Anti-Speculation Doctrine, Nevada, Sierra Pacific, water appropriation rights, water rights

Justin L. Carley Former Partner