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In Wisconsin, 'navigable waters' are significant for property owners because:

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B) The public trust doctrine gives the public rights to use navigable waters, and property owners cannot obstruct access or impede navigation

Wisconsin's public trust doctrine (Article IX, §1 of the state constitution) protects public rights in navigable waters. Riparian owners have certain use rights but cannot obstruct public navigation or access.

Answer Options
A
They have no impact on property
B
The public trust doctrine gives the public rights to use navigable waters, and property owners cannot obstruct access or impede navigation
C
Only commercial boats can use them
D
They are privately owned by adjacent landowners

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Related Topics:

riparian rightsshoreland zoningWisconsin DNR regulationsChapter 30 permits

Key Terms:

public trust doctrinenavigable watersriparian rightsArticle IXWisconsin DNR

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