Re:America has a private beach problem
by kansaswriter on Tuesday September 12, 2023 @02:53PM
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In some Northeast states, as little as 12% of beachfront is available to the public. But there's an interesting legal doctrine that suggests some "private" beaches might not really be private.
Re:America has a private beach problem
by Terr_ on Tuesday September 12, 2023 @03:55PM
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And over in Washington, you can definitely float over what someone claims is "their" beach when the water is high, but whether you can walk is... unclear.
> The case law related to navigation on the waters is clearly established and protected. However, there has never been a court ruling in Washington state related to walking on a beach or wading in water on a privately-owned beach, according to the Ecology department.
> The case law related to navigation on the waters is clearly established and protected. However, there has never been a court ruling in Washington state related to walking on a beach or wading in water on a privately-owned beach, according to the Ecology department.
[0] https://www.thenewstribune.com/outdoors/article274781701.htm...
[1] https://www.pugetsoundinstitute.org/2020/08/does-the-public-...