Water Boundaries

A unique, practical guide to watercourse law<br /> <br /> This comprehensive guide offers complete, readable explanations of the legal issues and evidence procedures related to the location of the property boundaries of lands adjacent to watercourses.<br /> <br /> Beginning with a clear examination of the basics of land title and the legal principles defining property boundary movement, it discusses property boundary determination for a broad range of different watercourse environments-including open ocean coast, estuarine areas, tidal rivers, non-tidal rivers and navigable streams, and navigable lakes. This book will equip readers with:<br /> * A basic understanding of the land title and boundary system<br /> * A framework for analyzing disputes about the boundary of property adjacent to a waterbody tailored to the specifics of each type of physical regime<br /> * Insight to recognize when expert consultation is required to resolve a dispute and how to make the consultation useful and productive<br /> * Case studies illustrating the actual application of the laws discussed<br /> <br /> <br /> Because of its extensive information and easy-to-use format, Water Boundaries is the ideal resource for surveyors and lawyers confronted with riparian or littoral property boundary issues.