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Public Trust Doctrine
Module 1: What Is It?
Module 2: A Dynamic Doctrine
Module 3: Geographic Scope
Module 4: Determining Public Trust
Module 5: The Trust Responsibilities of States
Module 6: Administering the Trust
Module 7: Riparian Rights and Takings
Module 8: Concurrent State and Federal Authority
Module 9: Advocating the Trust
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The Public Trust Doctrine—What Is It?

Long Beach, Cal. Haines Photo Co. 1908. Library of Congress Panoramic Photograph Collection.

Module Description

This module presents a basic overview of the Public Trust Doctrine.

Module Objectives

After completing this module, you will be able to:

  • Describe the legal origins of the Public Trust Doctrine
  • Explain what rights the public has under the doctrine
  • Specify which lands and waters are subject to the doctrine
  • Discuss the physical, legal, and administrative differences between Public Trust lands and other properties
  • Describe ways in which the states have expanded the reach of the doctrine
 
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