Surveying Riparian and Littoral (Water-Related) Boundaries

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Surveying Riparian and Littoral (Water-Related) Boundaries

1 hr. Online Course
Level: Intermediate
Average Rating: (687)

Item #: RV-11201
SME: Patrick C. Garner, P.L.S., Wetland Scientist

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Course Description

Imagine if the boundary you surveyed was constantly moving. Ambulatory water boundaries - boundaries that are subject to change due to the nature of riparian or littoral action - present some of the most difficult and time-intensive property location issues that a surveyor may encounter. In this interactive online course, you will learn about shoreline changes, the effects of inland accretion or reliction, erosion or inundation changes and the effects of avulsion (the process of sudden detachment or addition of land), navigability, and how these actions may affect property boundaries. You will also review the basic principles of boundary law that apply to riparian surveys.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

Compare and contrast land boundaries with water boundaries.
Define the differences between accretion or reliction, erosion or inundation changes as well as other water-related survey terms.
Describe the effects of avulsion on property boundaries.
Explain the principles of boundary law that apply to riparian surveys.

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Subject Matter Expert: Patrick C. Garner, P.L.S., Wetland Scientist

Biography

Patrick C. Garner is a Professional Land Surveyor in Massachusetts who has been in private practice for over 40 years. A Principal of Patrick C. Garner Company Inc., he frequently conducts technical seminars, does peer reviews for cities and towns, and works as an expert witness in Massachusetts courts. He also provides numerous active on-line continuing education courses through RedVector, many of which focus on legal, business and technical issues in land surveying.

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