jodywy said:
Triangle Bar said:
1st in time, 1st in right.
Yeah, seems like you're always the bad guy when you use your own property rights. Center pivot, pipeline and pump seems like a lot of infistructure for a junior water right.
and for maybe 2 cutting of alfalfa a year.... oh and I bet our tax dollars are subsiding that center pivot too( two pumps one to lift out of the creek another right before the highway to pump the last 1/4 mile and run the pivot)
I think you're projecting, Jody. And I'll bet Wyoming's water laws are about as tough as Montana's.
And I doubt nrcs is involved, $$ wise---process is too competitive and at first blush, this one don't make sense.
In Montana, 15% of water users on a drainage is enough to petition for a water commissioner. Sounds like you can maybe do that all by yourself.
Do you currently measure your water, have devices in place? If not, suggest you put some in--very simple--and start documenting your use and flow.
Are you familiar with Cipoletti stick? If not, look it up. Make measuring device multiples of 10"--not necessary, but makes math a no brainer.
I have been sticking up for myself--water rights wise--since 1982---it'll give you ulcers if you let it---but one can deal with it and be a tad proactive.
Good Luck~~