Both rights (land and lake) not in conflict
As I was signing in, Skip posted a response similar to what I was about to post. The rights of the littoral land owners and those using the lake really are not in conflict and the people themselves tend to come in conflict only when a little common sense and corutesy are not used. As I understand the case, it recognizs certain rights or Littoral land owners, but not in complete derogation of the rights the State has reserved to itself. More than one entity can have rights over the same property, eg, easements. In those instnaces, both have to use those rights so as not to interfere with the rights of others. If a littoral land owners rights to build docks, extend swim lines and such other things were absolute, then the State's permitting process could not be applicable. In any event, even if one feels there rights are being somewhat trodden upon, the best first course is to inform, ask nicely, and see what happens. If you and the other disagree, well then that is why you have law enforcement personnel and courts, so we are not out there throwing rocks at each other (either figuratively or literally). Let's all just enjoy the final arrival of summer.
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