Riparian Water Rights
This opinion was recently issued by the LA AG, Buddy Caldwell, to answer questions asked by DeSoto Parish's police jury president regarding Clear Lake & Smithport Lake. The conclusions have me wondering how this may apply to landowners, if at all.
http://dnr.louisiana.gov/cons/groundwater/faq/AGOp09-0028.pdf
hmmmmm, 80)
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DNR has implemented a "CEA" process (Cooperative Endeavor Agreement) to enable O&G companies to source surface water, after the State exerted ownership. This actually clears up ownership of Clear-Smithport water, but does muddy the waters somewhat (excuse the pun) regarding creeks, ponds, etc.
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