Relating back to the question above, under the Riparian Doctrine, a court would determine the ownership of the water based on who accessed the water first.

Which case involved the following information?   Facts: Plaintiffs were property owners who lived approximately 3 miles from a chemical waste burial site owned by the defendant. The waste seeped into the plaintiffs’ drinking water and caused them to become sick from bathing, cooking, and cleaning in the contaminated water.   Ruling in Case: The court ruled that plaintiffs could successfully bring a lawsuit arguing several different tort theories all at the same time, which included (a) strict liability, (b) negligence, (c) trespass, and (d) nuisance.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as an administrative agency, may issue an executive order regarding environmental conditions in the country.

The _______________________________ ensures that any surface coal mining is conducted in a manner that protects the environment and the public interest.

One source of environmental law comes from statutes. Federal statutes are found in the United States Code.  Where are Mississippi statutes found?

The _______________________________ ensures that any surface coal mining is conducted in a manner that protects the environment and the public interest.

Alabama has a law that requires all residents to only purchase recycled copy paper. This is an example of a proactive law.

The traditional Western approach of business and environmental law is the approach of seeking the greatest profit possible for business, while not being concerned about negative environmental consequences.

The prior appropriation doctrine focuses on the best economic use of water resources.

The purpose behind passing The Rivers and Harbors Act was purely for environmental reasons, not because it helped with commerce.