Do You Have Water Rights?
You may have land, even large acreage. You may have pumps and pipes, a well, stream, ditch or even a river running through your property.... but do you have a water right?
If there are signs of past irrigation on your property then chances are there was once an irrigation right associated with your land. However, if there is a five year gap in irrigation or water use on your property, these rights could be subject to relinquishment.
Recognizing the complexity and challenge of understanding Washington water law and to help you navigate the legalese, the Washington Rivers Conservancy (WRC) has recently published a 32 page booklet titled "Landowner's Guide to Washington Water Rights."
The guide describes the basics of water rights, how to change or transfer a water right, and how water rights are valued and traded in a market like system.
If you would like a copy of this locally produced publication, drop me an e-mail or give me a call.