Legal Status of Developed Tidelands in the Northeast: A Three-State Sampling

Author

Anne F. Ackenhusen, University of Rhode Island

Date of Award

8-6-1984

Degree Type

Major Paper

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Marine Affairs

Abstract

The tidelands law of the United States has evolved sporadically. As the nation's population pressures have increased, and every conceivable type of development hasattempted to locate in the coastal zone (1), the regulationof tidelands has become increasingly stringent. No longer can a private party fill an acre of tidelands on whim. Inthe past, however, unauthorized tideland development was a frequent occurrence. Thus current state governments must deal with a legacy of improperly filled tidelands. This paper will examine some of the states' attempts to address the problem of illegally improved tidelands.

Recommended Citation

Ackenhusen, Anne F., "Legal Status of Developed Tidelands in the Northeast: A Three-State Sampling" (1984). Marine Affairs Theses and Major Papers. Paper 1.
https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/ma_etds/1