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Filtering by: Creator Root, Ann L. Subject Stream conservation -- Government policy -- West (U.S.)

Improving instream flow protection in the West : an evaluation of strategies with an analysis of Oregon's program

Creator:

Root, Ann L.

Abstract:

In the American West keeping water instream to protect fish and wildlife, recreation, and water quality is in direct conflict with traditional water laws. While most western states have established instream flow protection programs, protection has been hindered by the basic tenet of the prior appropriation doctrine, first in time,...

Resource Type:

Dissertation