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Browse our resource library for documents concerning western water adjudication. All documents are in PDF format and require free Adobe Reader for viewing. Click the Adobe icon for the latest free downloadable version.

US v. Braren (9th Cir. July 21, 2003)
John Thorson writes: US v. Braren (9th Cir. July 21, 2003)--The United States and the Klamath Tribes had successfully sought to reopen the Adair litigation before the Oregon federal district court to seek clarification of whether the tribal treaty right extended to water for the gathering of plants. Relying on the Colorado River absention doctrine, the Ninth Circuit reverses and vacates the trial court decision and orders that further federal court proceedings be stayed pending completion of Oregon's adjudication.

Alsea Case
Oregon District Court Judge Michael R. Hogan granted a motion for summary judgment agreeing with plaintiffs' contention that the National Marine Fisheries Service acted arbitrarily in exempting hatchery coho salmon from its decision to list the species as "threatened" under the requirements of the Endangered Species Act.

North Platte River Report
The final report filed by U.S. Supreme Court Special Master Owen Olpin in State of Nebraska v. Wyoming, et.al. (October 12, 2001). The decree establishes the terms and conditions for diversions and withdrawals from the North Platte River and its tributaries

Citizen's Guide to Colorado Water Law Order Form
Gregory Hobbs, Colorado Supreme Court Justice and a convenor of Dividing the Waters, has authored a brand new citizen's guide to Colorado water. Take this opportunity to review a sample of this document. An order form is included if you would like a copy of the entire document mailed to you.