Water Rights, Allocation and Resource Management

Training Provided by Lorman Education Services Protect your organization - know the ins and outs of water rights, allocation and resource management. Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to water rights in Nevada. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about water appropriation. You'll get an inside look at navigating the processes of buying, selling and leasing water rights. You'll gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that come your way, including tips on water resource management. Register today to hear proven techniques for getting results - and getting ahead. Benefits for You - Discover how various types of water rights exist together - Hear from a seasoned professional how to buy, sell and lease water rights - Reduce your risk - find out why protecting existing water rights is crucial - Gain a competitive edge with a behind-the-scenes look at the water appropriation process - Deal with today's hot issues - including recent state engineer's rulings and court rulings

Water Rights, Allocation and Resource Management Agenda

8:30 am - 9:00 am Registration

9:00 am - 10:30 am What Is a Water Right?

- Riparian Doctrine and Appropriative Doctrine

- States and Regions Where Each Doctrine Has Been Established

Appropriative Doctrine - General

- Water Belongs to the Public

- Water May Be Appropriated for Beneficial Use as Provided by Law and Not Otherwise (First in Time, First in Right)

- Description of Beneficial Use

Water Rights in Nevada

- Appropriative Rights, Vested Rights and Adjudication, and Federal Reserved Rights

- How These Three Types of Rights Exist Together

10:30 am - 10:45 am Break

10:45 am - 12:15 pm The Process of Appropriating Water or How Water Is Appropriated

- Application and Map

- Permit

- Proof of Completion of Works and Proof of Beneficial Use or Map

Change Applications

- Temporary Changes and Permanent Changes

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch (On Your Own)

1:15 pm - 3:00 pm Special Types of Rights

- Storage Rights

- Wastewater and Effluent Use Permits; and Groundwater Recharge and Recovery Permits

- Environmental, Dewatering of Mines

Losing Existing Rights

- Abandonment and Forfeiture

- Recent Legislation and Court Cases

Protecting Existing Rights

- Complying With Terms of Permit

- Monitoring Applications of Others

- Filing Timely Protests When Necessary

- Recordkeeping and Documentation

Buying, Selling and Leasing Water Rights

- Buying Rights vs. New Applications

- Due Diligence - Records Review

- Water Rights Analysis

- Title Research and Chain of Title

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm Break

3:15 pm - 4:30 pm Role of Others in Managing Water Resources (Non-Water Rights Issues)

- Federal and State

- Local Land Use and Zoning - Water Rights Dedications

- American Indian Tribes

- Public or Environmental Groups

Where Do We Go From Here?

- Recent State Engineer's and Recent Court Rulings

- Carbonate Aquifer Issues

- Federal Reserved Rights

- Public Trust Doctrine in Nevada

Final Questions and Answers

About The Training Provider: Lorman Education Services

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