Bundle of Rights/Water Rights/Doctrine of Prior Appropriation

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Land

Littoral Rights

The right to access and use ponds, lakes, oceans, and other stationary bodies of water bordering the property.

Riparian Rights

The right to access and use rivers, streams, and other flowing bodies of water adjacent to the property.

Single Source, Multiple Rights

The rights to a water source are sometimes granted to more than one user. If the first permit holder doesn't need all of the water for its declared use, additional permits may be granted. In times of shortage or drought, the permit holders may be required to reduce their usage, with the first permit holder ensured of access to at least some water.

Beneficial Use

To secure water rights in prior appropriation states, the requested use must be considered beneficial to some household, agricultural, or household operation.

Percolating Water Rights

Water underground that is drawn by wells. Some local health codes may restrict the use of this.

Doctrine of Prior Appropriation

is a legal doctrine that grants water rights to the first individual or entity to take water from a source for beneficial use.

Are Littoral and Riparion rights part of the doctrine of prior appropriation

no

prior appropriation

water rights are unconnected to property ownership, and can be sold

Do water rights have value

yes

Can you sell the air rights of your property?

yes because others don't you to build taller than they permit so they buy your air rights