Re: [Paddlewise] Saturation Point

From: Wes Boyd <boydwe_at_dmci.net>
Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 16:18:00
At 02:12 PM 9/27/99 -0400, Kirk Olsen wrote:
>On Mon, 27 Sep 1999, Shawn W. Baker wrote:
>
>> Perhaps an organization could be set up to purchase private land as it
>> comes up for sale, subdivide off the near-beach portion, and sell the
>> remaining land to another private landowner, with the understanding that
>> the foreshore area is to be accessible to the public, but they're
>> permitted (as public citizens) to utilize it too.
>
>This is a great idea.  Does anyone know of any groups doing this?
>
Sounds very much like Land Conservancy setups used for hiking trail
protection. There are a number of groups working on that. This appears to
be an interesting twist.

Typically, a Land Conservancy will buy an easement across the property,
which protects public access.

-- Wes

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