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  • Land Surveying - Riparian and Littorial Rights

    Credits:5 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    Riparian and littoral rights are fundamental legal concepts in property law and surveying, particularly when dealing with land adjacent to bodies of water.
    These rights delineate the privileges and restrictions associated with owning or occupying land near water bodies, such as rivers, lakes, and oceans.
    Understanding the definitions of riparian and littoral rights is essential for surveyors, landowners, and legal professionals involved in property boundary determinations and land use planning.

    Topics:

    • Introduction to Riparian and Littoral Rights
    • Legal Framework that underpins riparian and littoral rights
    • Riparian (Flowing) and Littoral (Non-Flowing) Rights
    • Riparian and Littoral Surveying Techniques
    • Case Studies and Practical Applications
    • Regulatory Compliance and Environmental
    • Future Trends and Emerging Technologies
    • Best Practices and Standards

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: This course is intended for Professional land surveyors,  as well as civil, environmental, coastal, and other engineering professionals whose job description may require a general knowledge of riparian and littoral rights and surveying principles.
    Publication Source: Original content developed by Cadistics Courseware.

    Donald Parnell, PE

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