Alaska Statutes

Alaska Stat. § 46.15.010 (2026)

Determination of water rights

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Sec. 46.15.010. Determination of water rights.
The Department of Natural Resources shall determine and adjudicate rights in the water of the state, and in its appropriation and distribution.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1981–2025 · leading case: McCavit v. Lacher, 447 P.3d 726 (Alaska 2019).

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McCavit v. Lacher, 447 P.3d 726 (Alaska 2019). “AS 46.15.010 -.270. See Ostrem v. Alyeska Pipeline Serv.”

Doyle v. Peabody, 781 P.2d 957 (Alaska 1989). “See AS 46.15.010. Appropriation is defined as “the diversion, impounding or withdrawal of a quantity of water from a source of water for a beneficial use or the reservation of water under AS 46.”

Paug-Vik, Inc. v. Wards Cove Packing Co., 633 P.2d 1015 (Alaska 1981). “, is entitled to continued water appropriations from Seagull Lake, 1 pursuant to the Alaska Water Use Act, AS 46.15.010, et seq. For the reasons set forth below, we agree with the conclusion reached by the trial court and affirm its decision.”

Orutsararmiut Native Council, Chevak Native Vill., Native Vill. of Eek, Native Vill. of Kwigillingok, & Cook Inletkeeper v. John Boyle in his Off. Capacity as Comm'r of the Dep't of Nat. Resources, Donlin Gold, LLC, & Calista Corp., Orutsararmiut Native Council & Native Vill. of Eek v. John Boyle in his Off. Capacity as Comm'r of the Dep't of Nat. Resources, Alaska Dep't of Nat. Resources, Donlin Gold, LLC, & Calista Corp. (Alaska 2025). “9 AS 46.15.010–.270; AS 46.15.080(a)(4) (“The commissioner shall issue a permit if the commissioner finds that .”

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