Water Rights for Wetlands in the Bear River Delta

Authors

Maureen Frank, Utah State University
Jimmy Marty, Utah State University
Christine Rohal, Utah State University
Rebekah Downard, Utah State University
Joanna Endter-Wada, Utah State University
Karin Kettenring, Utah State University
Mark Larese-Casanova, Utah State University

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

4-2016

Abstract

This fact sheet explains the basic premise and functioning of water rights in Utah and how water rights affect wetlands, specifically those in the northern region of the state. It includes the history of Utah water rights and the basic components of prior appropriation doctrine, and gives an example of using water rights for wetlands by explaining how the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge works with neighboring water users to secure water for its wetlands.

Recommended Citation

Frank, Maureen; Marty, Jimmy; Rohal, Christine; Downard, Rebekah; Endter-Wada, Joanna; Kettenring, Karin; and Larese-Casanova, Mark, "Water Rights for Wetlands in the Bear River Delta" (2016). All Current Publications. Paper 806.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/806