Rivers and streams, Laws concerning streams |
Rivers and streams, Laws concerning streams |
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![]() Shovel Buster! ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 78 Joined: 26-November 08 From: outside atlanta Member No.: 6,819 ![]() |
I posted this question on another site and got some good responses but you have a special section on here so I assume I will get a good answer to my question. Waht are the laws concerning property rights with rivers and particularly streams. I found info on a corundum deposit near a stream. I wanted to go and prospect the stream but there was private property on both sides leaving the road upstream. I have been told that if you step foot on either bank that is the owners property and I also heard that the PP runs to the center of the stream but not the actual water so if you hypothetically floated down stream you would not be on PP. I have no problem asking permission from property owners but I wanted a clear picture of the rights. I am here in Georgia. Do the rights apply the same in most of the country or differ from state to state? Thanks
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Observer ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 6-September 08 Member No.: 6,581 ![]() |
i used to live in minnesota before i moved to colorado,and one thing i noticed is that water laws are alot differnt in every state.in minn if you are on or in a river"having water around your boots"you are on public property.out here in colorado the property line includes stream beds.you are allowed to float the river but not allowed to stand in the river.i would talk to your local dnr or dow they should be able to give you a solid answer.just my 2 cents
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