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Full Information Chain - Not just laws and regulations, but the All-In-One information chain: websites, documents, databases, maps, and visuals

This course offers an overview of California’s unique blend of riparian and appropriative water rights and provides an in-depth exploration of six major types of surface water rights. It covers their terminology, practices, authority, terms and conditions, as well as relevant case studies.
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In this course, you’ll learn to search for water right information using eWRIMS (electronic Water Rights Information Management System) and interpret the search results. You’ll also become familiar with the three key water right documents — Application, Permit, and License.
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In this course, you’ll learn about water transfers, including the types of water that can be transferred, regulatory approvals, and the major components involved. You will also explore the four general categories of water transfers. Additionally, we’ll cover the authority and criteria for water transfers, as well as the concepts of stored water, reservoir refill, and consumptive use.
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Surface Water Right Types Course
Water Rights Information & Database Course
Water Transfer - Fundamental Course
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This mini-course features three lessons that guide you to (1) dive into a selected surface water right type, (2) discover the essentials of a water right through eWRIMS’s Public Summary Page, and (3) gain a clear overview of water transfers – the fundamentals of a water market.


You’ll explore the history of California’s colonization to learn Pueblo water right and its right holders, priority, water use, conditions for non-use, and due diligence.

We'll guide you through the Public Summary Page, demonstrate a case study search, and explain its water right documents and information.

You’ll learn what a water transfer is, including transferrable water, regulatory approvals, and the major components involved in a water transfer.

Understand how water is allocated between supply and demand
Identify legal and regulatory constraints on water availability
Communicate effectively with attorneys and regulators
Earn credibility in public meetings and client presentations
Gain respect from peers for seeing the full picture
Know when to bring in legal advice
Make informed decisions in multi-disciplinary teams
Position yourself as a strategic thinker
Open doors to leadership and project management roles

