Riparian Rights: These are water rights granted to landowners who own property adjacent to a river or stream. They allow them access to and use of the water resources.
Prior Appropriation Doctrine: This doctrine grants water rights based on 'first in time, first in right.' It means that the first person or entity who makes beneficial use of the water has priority over subsequent users.
Water Law: This is the body of laws and regulations that governs how water resources are allocated, managed, and used within a particular jurisdiction.