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Public Trust Doctrine<\/h3>

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The Public Trust Doctrine applies to all navigable waters, which are defined as any waterway on which it is possible to float a canoe or small watercraft at some time during the year.<\/p><\/div>

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Wisconsin Shoreland Zoning Over the Years<\/h3>

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A historical summary of Wisconsin shoreland zoning from 1787 – 2019.<\/p><\/div>

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Shoreland Science Workshop Cards<\/h3>

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These shoreland science cards in pdf format contain topics that are helpful in explaining why we have shoreland zoning regulations. Some of the cards provide source information including studies and links.<\/p><\/div>

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Shoreland Zoning – Chapter 21<\/h3>

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The Shoreland Zoning chapter from the Zoning Board Handbook discusses the purpose of shoreland zoning, where shoreland zoning applies, and the minimum Wisconsin statewide shoreland zoning standards.<\/p><\/div>

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Shoreland Zoning: Legislative Changes 2015-2016<\/h3>

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The Shoreland Zoning: Legislative Changes 2015-2016 cover the changes to shoreland zoning standards that occurred since the publication of the Shoreland Zoning chapter.<\/p><\/div>

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