ELR Citation: ELR 20696
No(s). 11904 (N.M. May 23, 1977)

Applying the Cappaert decision, 6 ELR 20540, the court affirms a district court ruling that the United States failed to reserve water rights in the Gila National Forest for recreational purposes. Under the implied reservation doctrine, the United States may claim only that amount of water necessary ...