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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Riparian rights Riparian rights The term 'Riparian rights ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' The system of water allocation used in the humid eastern portion of the United States. Water may be used only by riparian landowners and it is recognized that all users will experience shortages periodically. In contrast with the prior appropriations system used in the arid West, water is not acquired by use, and access to it cannot be lost by lack of use'. Previous 5 Terms: rip current Rip rap riparian riparian Riparian buffer Next 5 Terms: riparian water rights Riparian Zone Ripple ripple marks Riprap About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.