Environmental
Which of the following correctly describes Idaho's approach to water rights for agricultural use?
ARiparian rights: adjacent landowners share water equally
BPrior appropriation: first in time, first in right✓ Correct
CFederal reserved water rights exclusively
DMunicipal water authorities control all agricultural water use
Explanation
Idaho follows the prior appropriation doctrine for water rights. Unlike riparian states, in Idaho water rights are based on the date of first beneficial use, not land ownership. Senior rights holders have priority over junior rights holders during shortages.
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