Title: Explain the various forms of water rights.
Course: Real Estate (12154) > Section: Exploring Property Rights

Explanation should include the definition of types of water rights such as

- riparian
- littoral

and examples of when each comes into play.

Explanation should also include the definition of

- erosion
- accretion
- avulsion
- doctrine of prior appropriation.

DPOR correlation: 18VAC135-20-400. 3 (Property rights)

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are riparian rights?
- How do riparian rights vary depending on the navigability of the river or stream?
- What are littoral rights?
- Littoral rights are appurtenant to the land; what does that mean?
- How does the doctrine of prior appropriation influence riparian rights?
- What are erosion, accretion, and avulsion when it comes to water rights?