Riparian Ownership: What is it? Quiz

Q1) Property A shows a row of terraced houses. Are these properties riparian owners?*

Yes
No

Q2) Property B noticed a large tree has fallen into the channel shown behind the house. The tree is causing a blockage in the channel which is impeding the flow of water. Should they…*

Leave it alone, the tree is working as a leaky dam and slowing the flow of water
Check whether it is a main river or ordinary watercourse and report to the relevant Risk Management Authority
Climb into the channel and use tools to dislodge and remove the tree

Q3) Property C would like to farm their land. In which direction should the tractor cultivate the land?*

Horizontally
Vertically
Apply a mix of land management techniques

Q4) Which out of the properties D, E and F are riparian owners?*

All of them
E and F
None of them

Q5) Properties D, E and F are riparian owners. What could they do next as responsible riparian owners?*

Install an access gate
Create an inspection and maintenance schedule
Ensure any grass clippings or pollution doesn't enter the watercourse
All of the above

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