Source: Photo By Gautam Krishnan Isn’t water a universal right? So, why are states across the U.S. fighting over their ownership rights? With population growth and climate change, prolonged droughts have occurred in some regions, leading to complex disputes. Water law in the U.S. is a patchwork of doctrines, including riparian rights in the East and prior appropriation in the West, which can lead to legal gray areas when rivers and aquifers cross state lines. If you’re curious to know mor...
