California’s complicated water rights system was highlighted in the last few years as water rights were curtailed by state regulators due to the drought. That action prompted some water rights holders to go to court to retain their rights. Others called for a revamping of the water rights system all together.

Arguments aside, what’s the difference between a senior water right and a junior water right as highlighted in many news articles? Or a riparian right and an appropriative right? And how are they determined?

Those questions and more will be explained in easy-to-understand terms by Jennifer Harder, a law professor at McGeorge Law School during our Water 101 Workshop on Feb. 4 in West Sacramento.

Participants at last year’s workshop lauded Ms. Harder’s presentation.

“Completely enjoyed Jennifer Harder’s presentation.”

 ”Water rights session was hugely informational!!!”

Water rights is just one of the topics covered during the one-day workshop with an optional second, half day. See the full agenda here.

• California’s water geography, history and hydrology
• Drought/El Niño and the Delta
• The storage question

Click here for more information and to register securely online.