§ 11954 Colorado River Water Rights

Water Code·California

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This law says that nothing in this part of the law can change or take away any existing rights people have to use water from the Colorado River.

Key Takeaways

•This law protects existing water rights from the Colorado River.
•If you already have the right to use water from the Colorado River, this law makes sure that right stays the same.
•No new rules can take away or change these existing water rights.

Example

A farmer has been using water from the Colorado River to water their crops for many years.

This law means the farmer can keep using that water just like they always have, and no new rules can take that right away.

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§ 11954 Colorado River Water Rights

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to alter or impair any existing rights, including rights to divert water from the Colorado River and rights to the distribution or use of that water. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 938, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

rights to divert water from the Colorado River rights to the distribution or use of that water

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 11954.

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