Water Rights Protection: Federal Agencies Cannot Seize Water Rights
This act protects your water rights by preventing federal agencies from demanding the transfer of water rights as a condition for land use permits. This means your local, state-recognized water rights are secure from federal pressure.
Key points
Federal agencies cannot require the transfer of water rights as a condition for issuing land use permits.
The act strengthens the role of states in managing water resources, ensuring state law takes precedence.
Your existing water rights, including those of federally recognized Indian Tribes, are protected from federal attempts to limit or acquire them.
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