Ditch law

Minnesota watershed governance

Does an easement to cross riparian property “for all lakeshore purposes” encompass the right to maintain a dock?

Is “reasonable use” exceeded by a structure that ponds water on neighboring property where other means exist to address a landowner’s flooding problem?

How does "public waters wetland" designation affect a property owner's rights to exclude others?

Who owns riparian land created by deposit of dredge spoils?

What are the boundaries of federal easements acquired over "any water" under the Migratory Bird Conservation Act?