Water Resource Management: A Casebook in Law and Public Policy - 9th Edition - Reed D. Benson

Water Resource Management: A Casebook in Law and Public Policy 9th Edition Reed D. Benson

ISBN: 9798892098014

Water Resource Management provides a comprehensive examination of traditional water law principles and the evolving challenges of modern water resource management. Significantly revised from the previous edition, the casebook explores the legal frameworks governing water allocation, conservation, and access, while addressing contemporary concerns such as groundwater depletion, sustainable resource management, and equitable distribution of water supplies.

The text covers water law throughout both the Eastern and Western United States, examining the foundational doctrines of riparian rights and prior appropriation, along with the statutory developments that have modified and shaped their application. It provides extensive treatment of groundwater allocation and regulation, including a dedicated chapter on the conjunctive management of surface water and groundwater. Additional coverage addresses interstate water disputes, as well as water rights on federal and tribal lands, with particular attention to litigation and settlements involving federally reserved water rights.

Water Resource Management also explores the broader public interests and policy considerations that influence water law, featuring revised and updated chapters on:

• Public Water Uses and the Public Trust Doctrine: Examines public access to water resources, recreational uses, and the legal principles governing the public's interest in waterways.
• Environmental Protection and Water Quality: Addresses water quality regulation, environmental conservation, and the protection of wildlife and aquatic ecosystems.
• Federal Water Projects: Explores federally operated and licensed water projects, including a new section examining the legal and policy considerations surrounding dam removals.
• Government Takings and Liability: Analyzes takings claims arising from government restrictions on water use, as well as claims involving property damage caused by flooding.

The casebook also examines the growing impact of climate change on water availability, demand, and resource management. It considers how existing legal doctrines, regulatory frameworks, and water management practices may need to evolve to address increasing pressures on water supplies and the challenges of ensuring their sustainable and equitable use.

Combining foundational water law principles with contemporary legal developments and emerging environmental challenges, Water Resource Management offers a thorough and practical resource for understanding the complex legal and policy issues surrounding the allocation, protection, and management of water resources.

Water Resource Management: A Casebook in Law and Public Policy 2026 9th Edition Reed D. Benson
ISBN: 9798892098014, 979-8892098014, 979-8-8920-9801-4, 979-8-89209-801-4

Reed D. Benson, University of New Mexico School of Law

Burke W. Griggs, Washburn University School of Law

Vanessa Casado Pérez, Texas A&M University School of Law

Karrigan S. Börk, University of CA-Davis School of Law

A. Dan Tarlock, Chicago Kent College of Law