§ 1251 Water Resource Investigations

Water Code·California

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This law says the state must check and study water sources to make sure there's enough information when people ask to use water.

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•The state must check water sources before allowing people to use them.
•This helps make sure there's enough water for everyone.
•It's about being fair and smart with water.

Example

A farmer wants to use river water for crops.

The state will study the river to see if there's enough water before saying yes or no.

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§ 1251 Water Resource Investigations

The board shall make such investigations of the water resources of the State as may be necessary for the purpose of securing information needed in connection with applications for appropriations of water. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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board water resources investigations applications for appropriations of water

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 1251.

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