Fluid Water Rights Spark Debate: Ownership Dilemma Divides Experts
Understanding if water rights should be treated as property is crucial for managing this essential resource effectively. The concept of property in water remains unclear in the legal realm. Despite the significance of property rights in allocating water, there is no consistent answer about whether water rights should be considered property and if private ownership should apply. The researcher, while generally supporting private property rights, grapples with classifying water rights as property and subject to private ownership.