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Evolving Water Management Institutions in the Red River Basin

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  • Robert R. Hearne

    (North Dakota State University, Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics)

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Institutions are the rules and norms that guide societal behavior. As societies evolve—with more diverse economies, increased populations and incomes, and more water scarcity—new and more complex water management institutions need to be developed. This evolution of water management institutions may also be observed across different constituencies, with different societal needs, in the same time period. The Red River of the North basin is particularly well suited for research on water management issues. A key feature of water management in the Red River Basin is the presence of three completely different sets of water law. Minnesota’s water law is based upon riparian rights. North Dakota’s water law is based upon prior appropriation. Manitoba has a system of water allocation that features provincial control. Because the basin is fairly homogeneous in terms of land use and geographic features, its institutional diversity makes this an excellent case study for the analysis of local water institutions. This article reviews the local water management institutions in the Red River Basin and assesses the ongoing institutional evolution of local water management.

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  • Robert R. Hearne, 2007. "Evolving Water Management Institutions in the Red River Basin," Environmental Management, Springer, vol. 40(6), pages 842-852, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envman:v:40:y:2007:i:6:d:10.1007_s00267-007-9026-x
    DOI: 10.1007/s00267-007-9026-x
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