[Talk-us] Hawaii GIS Data

[Anthony]

On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 11:40 PM, Matthew Luehrmann <
matthew.luehrmann at gmail.com> wrote:

> Just as a note for those interested in mapping streams and rivers, "the
> riverbed and banks, up to the ordinary high water mark, are state land,
> held
> in trust for the public for navigation, fishing, and other non-destructive
> visits."
>

Apparently this is US federal law, superseding any state law (at least for
navigable streams and rivers) under the commerce clause.

Interesting.  However, you'd still need permission from the owner of the
land where you start and end your journey, correct?
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