Utah Supreme Court affirms denial of Waterhorse export; state export statute upheld The Utah Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the denial of Waterhorse Resources’ application to export 55,000 acre‑feet from the Green River, ruling that Utah’s export statute applies and that Waterhorse had not shown enforceable rights or approvals in Colorado to demonstrate beneficial use.

The Utah Supreme Court has set a significant legal precedent by denying Waterhorse Resources the right to export 55,000 acre-feet of water, emphasizing that state statutes must be met before any interstate diversions can occur.

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