Due Diligence
In order to consider your options, you must understand what you have. Water is a use-based right determined by the extent and validity of current and past water use. Investing in due diligence assessment of your water right can reveal any risks, exposures, or administrative corrections before moving forward with changes or administrative requests. Utilizing standard practices recognized by the State, we can assess your water right for its beneficial use and regulatory risks.
CWRE Exams
Permitted water right holders must undergo a Certified Water Right Examiner (CWRE) Examination at the proof of appropriation stage prior to receiving a certificate of water right. The CWRE Exam takes into account the highest period of water use during the permit's development phase to establish the perfected certificate of water right. Accurate evaluation of water use at this stage is essential to the permanent value of your water right.
Changes & Transfers
Places of use, points of diversion and withdrawal, seasons of use, and purposes of use of water rights may be changed. In addition, water rights may undergo water spreading to irrigate additional acreage. Specializing in water resources problem solving, MWS can accurately characterize your water right to ensure your asset is protected through this process.
Management
Keeping a watchful eye on your extent of water use is critical to maintaining a valid water right. Opportunities exist to manage and maximize the long-term viability of water rights through accessing different programs to maintain consistent beneficial use. Actively managing your water right will ensure its long-term value.