CALIFORNIA WATER LAW: A LEGAL RESEARCH GUIDELiebert, Tobe Item #: 1006263 ISBN: 9780837741123 Pages: xvi,63p. Published: Getzville; William S. Hein & Co., Inc.; 2019. Series: LEGAL RESEARCH GUIDES Subjects: WATER LAW, CONSERVATION/ENVIRONMENTAL LAW Water law is of huge importance in California because of the lack of water in the majority of the state and the prospect of greater shortages in an era of warming climate. It is certain that conflicts and litigation over the rights to and usage of water are going to increase in the coming years. This guide introduces researchers to the basic concepts and resources (both print and online) needed to research water law issues in California; explains the identity, function and publications of the various government bodies involved with water law issues in California, and provides researchers starting points when conducting historical research on California water law.
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