An appropriation designed to preserve a specified minimum flow in a stream. When the flow in the stream drops to that which is specified in the appropriation, junior appropriations will be required to stop diverting water in order to maintain the minimum flow. See (Prior) Appropriation Doctrine.
MINIMUM FLOW APPROPRIATION
Meaning of MINIMUM FLOW APPROPRIATION in English
Environmental engineering English vocabulary. Английский словарь экологического инжиниринга. 2012