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The Public Trust Doctrine: Custody of Our Shared Resources

Meta Description: Understand the Public Trust Doctrine, a foundational principle in environmental law that obligates the government to protect essential natural resources like navigable waters and submerged lands for public use and benefit, both now and for future generations. The Public Trust Doctrine is a powerful and ancient legal principle that forms a critical cornerstone […]

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The Public Trust Doctrine: Key to Natural Resources Law

Meta Description The Public Trust Doctrine is a foundational legal principle compelling the government to hold and protect certain natural resources, such as navigable waters and sovereign lands, as a trustee for the benefit of its citizens. Learn about its historical roots, its expansion into modern environmental law, and its pivotal role in water rights

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