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A Buyer's Guide to Montana Water Rights

Posted 2017 Reviewed June 29, 2022
Source
Trout Unlimited
Author
Stan Bradshaw
About This PDF

Designed as a guide for prospective buyers of land in Montana, this guide explains how water rights are allocated in Montana. It explains the first in time, first in right system of water rights and how use due diligence in ascertaining water rights and restoring stream flow.

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