Navigating Waterway Access

A Legal Guide for Advocates and Organizations in the Delaware River Basin

Waterway Access Guidebook

Anglers, clean water advocates, educators, recreationalists and those seeking to install boat docks in the Delaware River Basin will find what they need to safely and legally access waterways in our guidebook! Available to download here for free!

Waterway Access Guidebook

Appendix A: Financial Resources

Appendix B: Delaware’s Publicly Accessible Ponds

Appendix C: Pennsylvania’s’ Public Streams and Waters

Appendix D: Model Public Access Easement Agreement

Appendix E: Model Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants

Appendix F: Model License or Lease Agreement

Appendix G: Water Quality Sampling Temporary Access Agreement

Appendix H: Memorandum of Understanding Agreement

Appendix I: Model Participant Waiver and Release of Liability

Appendix J: New Jersey Public Trust Law

Appendix K: Maryland House Bill 797

Appendix L: Example Riverfront Pedestrian Access Ordinance

Appendix M: Example Visual Access Corridor Ordinance

 

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