Prior appropriation doctrine. Allocates water rights to the first party who diverts water from its natural source and applies the water to beneficial use.
Prior Appropriation
A doctrine of water law that allocates the rights to use water on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Doctrine of Prior Appropriation: ÒFirst in Time, First in Right.Ó
Ecosystem: The interacting plants, animals, and physical components (sunlight, soil, air, water) of an area.
Groundwater law: The common law doctrine of riparian rights and the doctrine of prior appropriation as applied to ground water.
 See also: Atmosphere, Organic, Discharge, Table, Appropriation
  
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