10.2190/WEQQ-P4H2-8H0B-1N06 WEQQP4H28H0B1N06 5 The Existing Status of Water Management 183 187 20020509 20020509 20020509 20020509 WEQQP4H28H0B1N06.pdf http://baywood.metapress.com/link.asp?target=contribution&id=WEQQP4H28H0B1N06 2 Stephen Sussna Trenton, N. J. This paper describes responsibilities which are imposed upon individuals or public bodies concerning watercourse management. The diffuseness of responsibility embodied in legislation and the case is examined. The ways in which governmental action is currently possible to undertake work or to enforce regulations concerning drainage outlets and watercourses that traverse private property is discussed.