TWV 089 – Regulated Riparianism and the Convergence of Eastern and Western Water Law with Professor Bo Abrams

July 19, 2016
TWV 089 – Regulated Riparianism and the Convergence of Eastern and Western Water Law with Professor Bo Abrams
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TWV 089 – Regulated Riparianism and the Convergence of Eastern and Western Water Law with Professor Bo Abrams

Jul 19 2016 |

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Show Notes

Robert “Bo” Abrams is a professor of law at Florida A&M University’s College of Law, & he explains in clear detail how water law in the Eastern US has developed over time from the English common law to riparianism in its several forms. It’s a fascinating look at how economics, climate, municipal growth and other factors shape the development of the law. Bo posits that Western US & Eastern US water law are converging on each other and identifies the issues ahead as Eastern and Western US water law co

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