Water Law in a Nutshell

Authors: Zellmer, Sandra B. / Amos, Adell L. / Scanlan, Melissa K.
Edition: 7th
Copyright Date: 2026
  • Publication Date: January 23rd, 2026
  • ISBN: 9798895459690
  • Subject: Water Rights
  • Series: Nutshells
  • Type: Overviews
  • Description: With authors from riparian and prior appropriation jurisdictions, 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 this book an excellent aid for students, practitioners, and judges. The revised edition explains changes in evolving areas like climate disruption, groundwater-surface water conflicts, public recreational uses, instream flow protection, federal water development, takings claims, and water access and equity.