reserved water rights
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From 401 U.S. 520 - United States v. District Court in & for the County of Eagle · 1971Most cited · 189 citing opinions
the Federal Government had the authority both before and after a State is admitted into the Union 'to reserve waters for the use and benefit of federally reserved lands.' The reservation of waters may be only implied and the amount will reflect the nature of the federal enclave.