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Van Etten US Community Water Rights and Self-Government Ordinance

United States of America
Van Etten, New York
Approved in 2009
Local law
Rights Of Nature
Natural community and ecosystems
All Nature
the People of Van Etten
Civil Society

Summary

In 2009, residents of Van Etten, New York adopted an ordinance prohibiting corporate water withdrawal within the town’s jurisdiction. The ordinance declared natural communities “possess inalienable and fundamental rights to exist, flourish and naturally evolve within Van Ette.” (2). The ordinance also removed claims to legal rights and legal protections held by corporations within Van Etten’s jurisdiction.

To see the original legal document(s) for this initiative, click the links below:

Van Etten Community Water Rights and Self-Government Ordinance [PDF]

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