OCEANSIDE: Chavez outpaces Wood in fundraising Oct 8, 2008
Oceanside has riparian rights to the water. Will Rocky support a dump next to our drinking water supply. (North County Times)
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)
