Phila.-area legislators vow to continue casino fight Aug 26, 2008
On Friday, the state Supreme Court upheld SugarHouse s right to develop a casino on the Delaware Riverfront, including riparian rights to submerged waterfront land ... On Friday, the court ruled four to two that the city s granting of the riparian rights should be upheld. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Shafers letter doesnt address real issues May 2, 2008
g., riparian rights). The waters of Lake Lahusage, which is above my land, and the Blue Hole, just below me, have been damaged by muddy waters. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Projects on back burner Apr 14, 2008
The Delaware Riverfront has issues over riparian rights, which prompted a 22-month moratorium on development along the river that Pennsylvania lifted in February. Proposed casino developments as well as an effort to come up with a formal plan for the waterfront also affected the progress of some waterfront projects, such as Penn Treaty Tower, which would have 168 condos on Pier 53. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
lawfully block a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility proposed on the New Jersey side of the Delaware River Apr 1, 2008
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, writing for the majority, did say that Delaware could not impede "ordinary and usual" exercises of riparian rights by owners of coastal land. But the gas terminal project is of "extraordinary character," Ginsburg wrote, and therefore can be restricted by Delaware. (Law.com Newswire)
Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Signs House Bills 1621 & 1627 Feb 23, 2008
Measures Grant Riparian Rights Along Delaware River HARRISBURG, Pa. Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed House Bill 1621 and House Bill 1627 into law, and issued the following signing message: "Today I am signing HB 1621 and HB 1627. These bills authorize the grant of riparian rights along the Delaware River in Philadelphia for two very important residential developments that I am happy to see move forward. "However, it should be pointed out that the bills... (PR Newswire)
Border war with Tennessee gets serious Feb 23, 2008
"Our focus right now is getting the border re-surveyed and asserting our historic riparian rights in the Tennessee River," he said. Ben Brandon, chief executive of Dade County, Ga. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Off the Record: In this case, Murphys law helps Feb 23, 2008
To add insult to the DEQ and Merit Energy, he said the wastewater plan violated riparian rights of the landowners. Lynn Lake, a small body of water in the vicinity, would also receive negative impact, the judge ruled. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
EDITORIAL:On to November Feb 8, 2008
What about water adequacy in an era of interstate disputes about riparian rights. What about universal health care - especially universal health care coverage for all children, citizens who effectively, mostly have no advocacy or money of their own. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Fishtown fries up a hot future Feb 4, 2008
Most recently, the Nutter administration revoked riparian rights that would have allowed the casino to develop on the waterfront. Pages: 1. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Web 1st: Judge reverses Merit discharge approval Feb 2, 2008
Last May, Judge Murphy issued an injunction prohibiting the discharge, ruling it would violate riparian rights and the MEPA. While Merit and the DEQ officials indicated initially they would not appeal, they did file an appeal, and that case is pending before the appeals court. Speaking for the DEQ, McCann said the appeal was filed to preserve our right under the law. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
SugarHouse developer vows to fight revocation of city license Jan 26, 2008
The developer of Philadelphia's SugarHouse Casino said it would seek "relief" from a decision earlier Thursday by Mayor Michael Nutter to revoke the casino's riparian rights ... Earlier Thursday, Nutter revoked the license, saying it was "issued in error." The Nutter administration said the license, granted while John F. Street was mayor, did not adequately address whether a casino was the appropriate use of riparian rights and that proposals submitted to city and state regulators were not... (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Honorable A. Evans Kephart Jan 16, 2008
This case prompted an enduring interest in both appellate law and riparian rights. He went on to practice law at the Montgomery McCracken law firm and was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate in the late 1930's. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
For Biden, it's the resume over the rallying cry Dec 12, 2007
Biden's answer touched on green buildings, riparian rights, local planning practices in Delaware, and the high cost of Dasani water. "What about the World Bank?" the woman asked. (Boston Globe)
States Spar Over River Rights at High Court Nov 28, 2007
New Jersey claims that building a wharf or pier is part of the traditional "riparian rights" that belong to the state where the pier begins ... But Frederick insisted that approving a liquefied natural gas plant was not among the basic riparian rights that Delaware had to defer to. (Law.com)
Testing the waters Nov 16, 2007
New Jersey retains "riparian rights" the use of water by those who own land around it. The Supreme Court, which hears arguments Nov. 27, will try to reconcile Delaware's right to regulate its river and New Jersey's right to use its riverbank. (USA Today -- News)
Governor Rendell Comments on Sugarhouse Casino Riparian Rights Application Oct 30, 2007
Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today issued the following statement regarding the riparian rights application filed in Philadelphia by HSP Gaming LP (Sugarhouse Casino): "It is my understanding that the city of Philadelphia and its law department have concluded that the director of commerce has the authority, under state law, to grant Sugarhouse the right to erect approved structures along the Delaware River and has initiated a process to do that. I support this... (PR Newswire)
Local residents: Protect our water supply Oct 20, 2007
" Bridges, a Brinson farmer and member of the Georgia Farm Bureau Water Commodity Commission who served as a Decatur County representative on the Stakeholders Advisory Committee to the state EPD and Water Council, talked about agricultural riparian rights and conservation. "The farm industry is the best group of conservationist you'll find. They've gone to the expense of different irrigation systems to conserve water," Bridges said. "With ownership of property goes the right to use the water on... (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Riverkeepers say water level situation critical Oct 3, 2007
The group originally came together to oppose the West Canada Creek Riparian Rights Act. The act gives more power to the MVWA and would ultimately allow the authority to draw more water from Hinckley Reservoir and have more control over the West Canada Creek. (Herkimer Eening Telegram, NY)
West Canada Riverkeepers meet tonight Sep 27, 2007
TRENTON The Trenton Town Council and the Trenton Chamber of Commerce have unanimously passed resolutions challenging the West Canada Creek Riparian Rights Act, which they said would have adverse environmental, economic and recreational impacts on the West Canada Creek Watershed. They said what is needed is a comprehensive watershed analysis on the West Canada and enforcement of current regulations. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
Bulloch: More bite than appears Jul 4, 2007
John Bulloch said this week the proposed statewide water management plan is designed for change but it still protects riparian rights and gives priority in a water shortage first to humans and, second, to agriculture. Riparian rights are the rights of property owners to the water on, under or adjacent to the owner s property. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Judge blocks Kolke Creek discharge May 31, 2007
Further, the opinion stated Merit did not have riparian rights to Kolke Creek and that even if it did earn such rights through the state, it would have to demonstrate reasonable use in such remediation plans. If Merit did obtain riparian rights, the parties would have 30 days to decide what level of discharge into Kolke Creek, if any, would be reasonable. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Proposed laws would allow townships to govern road ends Mar 23, 2007
All of the facilities would have to be within the road right-of-way and could not interfere with the riparian rights of adjoining property owners or with lake access or navigation. A township could subcontract operation of the facilities to a local neighborhood association or civic group, which would be required to assume liability. (Houghton Lake Resorter, MI)
Pak has no plans to go for arbitration Feb 22, 2007
Thursday, February 22, 2007. Baglihar verdict: Pak has no plans to move for arbitration. (Hindustan Times, India)
Expectations high among Cauvery delta farmers Feb 4, 2007
The Tamil Nadu farmers do not want to deny Karnataka farmers their due share, but only want the traditional riparian rights of the downstream states protected, he said. Cauvery, termed as the "lifeline" of Tamil Nadu, irrigates vast tracts of land in Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Cuddalore, Perambalur, Tiruchirapalli and Pudukottai districts, called the delta districts. (Hindu)
Millpond loses 1.5 million gallons Nov 15, 2006
John and Pat Glynn own riparian rights to the middle of the millpond. They enjoy watching wildlife in and around the pond through a large picture window in their living room. (Cadillac News, MI)
• Letters to the editor, Nov. 7, 2006 Nov 7, 2006
The Waterford Town Board went further by ignoring a letter from DNR water specialist, Jennifer Jerich, which raised serious concerns about riparian rights of the public. The letter also questioned whether or not the Sohrs' pier was the best solution to the problem in light of the fact that the Sohrs also own property to their north that could afford many more equitable solutions. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Bursting the Bubble Bubble Oct 17, 2006
Given the conditions in the market, quick real-estate transactions would've driven home prices even higher, where a three-bedroom townhouse with riparian rights could be bandied around like another Pets. com. (SmartMoney)
Public against additional ramps on lake Oct 13, 2006
He said that by riparian rights, property owners adjacent to the proposed ramps must consent to the construction as they own the property to the middle of 18B road. as there been consideration of significant harm to the welfare of the lake. (Plymouth Pilot News, IN)
Supreme Court won't review Greenwood dock dispute Sep 27, 2006
The Minnesota Supreme Court last week declined to review a case involving riparian rights on Lake Minnetonka ... The appeals court went on to write, "While the LMCD may place some reasonable restrictions on the size and location of appellants' dock and boat, appellants are correct in arguing that LMCD regulations cannot so restrict their riparian rights as to deny them access to the navigable waters of the lake." ... The appeals court sent the case back to the district court, and directed the... (Minnetonka Lakeshore Weekly News, MN)
A big issue for Neshonoc Lake District Sep 27, 2006
The county staff cover letter said you have a good understanding for the issues of public trust, land ownership, and riparian rights, yet the staff made no attempt to explain the facts regarding this issue and only assumed that people had a good understanding of this dock issue from reading the newspaper. How can anyone make an intelligent decision on this issue without having all the facts. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Low tide in the affairs of two women Sep 23, 2006
"It was also revealed in that Mrs Boully had a financial business farming agreement with Cubbie Station, her neighbours. In a further call to Mrs Boully's mobile phone, I raised the issue of this year's flood [of the Culgoa-Lower Balonne] and its consequent interception into storage in a way that intercepted not only the downstream riparian rights of graziers [in NSW] but also the access rights of users. "I described it as a national disgrace and said that Mrs Boully was a disgrace in condoning... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Letters to the Editor Aug 11, 2006
As a non-lawyer (maritime or otherwise) and lessee with a Florida conservation easement, riparian rights out into Little Sabine and a fair understanding of liability, responsibility and insurance considerations -- I would like to read how the SRIA's position is either a solution or legal. -- Ed Southworth, Pensacola Beach. (Pensacola News Journal)
LMCD asks for Supreme Court review Jul 19, 2006
To Miles Canning, the Court of Appeals decision affirms his riparian rights, and the rights of other lakeshore owners around Lake Minnetonka ... "Because [the Cannings] have riparian rights to access navigable waters of the lake and because the position taken by the LMCD may interfere with those rights, we reverse and remand for further proceedings," writes Judge Roger Klaphake in the opinion, which was filed June 27. (Minnetonka Lakeshore Weekly News, MN)
Lautenschlager's Appeal is Another Strike at Right to Farm Law Jul 7, 2006
Should the trial court have found that the defendant, through his discharge of phosphorus into the bay, had caused a private nuisance, interfering with the private plaintiffs' exercise of their riparian rights. Readers may recall that when WFBF and other ag organizations had sought to intervene in the first lawsuit, they were denied permission to do so. (Agri-View, WI)
Windermere settles Lake Bessie lawsuit Jun 21, 2006
Key elements of the agreement reached last week give the town exclusive riparian rights into Lake Bessie at the ends of Tenth and Eleventh avenues. The town also holds non-exclusive riparian rights on the land in the subject right-of-way located between the easterly edges of the plaintiffs' respective lots and Lake Bessie. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Philadelphia Riverfront Work Halts as Developers See End to $1 Land Rights Jun 12, 2006
I don't think anybody will set up such high prices for the riparian rights that it would make people think twice and go somewhere else. . (Bloomberg -- US)
Casino Journal Apr 19, 2006
"Immediate impact: It will press the pause button on proposed projects that involve building out into the river on piers or piles in the riverbed. Developers of such projects need to buy those riverbed rights, called riparian rights, from the state.". How does such an item arrive in the Casino Journal. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Calls for Suspension of Legislation Covering State-Owned Riverfront Property in Philadelphia to Private Interests Apr 15, 2006
"To protect the quality of life of Pennsylvanians who live near this land, we need to take a step back and reevaluate our policies regarding the conveyance of waterfront or riparian rights to ensure that we do not negatively impact surrounding neighborhoods or infrastructure. "I also want to protect our business interests ... " While such legislation to convey riparian rights had been relatively infrequent, the state Department of General Services has recently seen a resurgence in such bills. As... (PR Newswire)
New Delhi, Dhaka looking at `CBMs' route Mar 20, 2006
On water management, Begum Khaleda will want to hear Dr Singh reiterate the earlier assurances made by Priyaranjan Dasmunsi when he was Water Resources Minister that India's river-linking plans would not cover water in which Bangladesh has lower riparian rights. In addition, Dhaka is anxious about the effect the proposed Tipaimukh barrage would have on dry season flows of the Surma and Kushiyara rivers. (Hindu)
