New Developments in the Law Affecting the Seashore: Access, Ownership, and Seaweed The age-old question of who can get to the beach will be examined through a discussion of the legal principles governing public access vs. private property rights and responsibilities with respect to beaches. Public prescriptive easements, the public trust doctrine and other legal … Continue reading 2019 Beaches Conference Concurrent 3 Long Description – Access, Ownership, and Seaweed