???? The number of pre-1914 water rights (when california started doing water rights for all use) is very small, and any increase in use requires an new modern

???? The number of pre-1914 water rights (when california started doing water rights for all use) is very small, and any increase in use requires an new modern right regardless. They're not really relevant. Post-1914 and non-riparian water rights are not "private property", they're leases. They're not just valid forever and the fifth amendment doesn't mean they're immune to modification. https://www.nrdc.org/experts/doug-obegi/no-water-rights-ca-are-above-law-despite-sfs-claims https://www.nrdc.org/experts/doug-obegi/no-water-rights-ca-a...