{"id":29,"date":"2022-02-03T12:05:45","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T17:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/new.umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/?page_id=29"},"modified":"2025-08-25T15:58:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T19:58:46","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id29_a2268d-25{margin-top:-20px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id29_a2268d-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id29_a2268d-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id29_a2268d-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:60px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1268px;padding-top:50px;padding-bottom:75px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id29_a2268d-25{background-image:linear-gradient(60deg,rgb(8,46,88) 47%,rgb(65,118,161) 93%);}.kb-row-layout-id29_a2268d-25 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id29_a2268d-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id29_a2268d-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id29_a2268d-25 alignfull kt-row-has-bg um-UMBHFullHomepageTemplate2 wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column29_b836ac-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column29_b836ac-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column29_b836ac-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column29_b836ac-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column29_b836ac-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column29_b836ac-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column29_b836ac-8c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column29_b836ac-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column29_b836ac-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column29_b836ac-8c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_375755-07, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_375755-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_375755-07\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:45px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_375755-07 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_375755-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_375755-07\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_375755-07 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_375755-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_375755-07\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_375755-07, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_375755-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_375755-07\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_375755-07, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_375755-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_375755-07\"]{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading29_375755-07 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_375755-07\">frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_8f001f-f2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_8f001f-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_8f001f-f2\"]{padding-right:135px;padding-left:135px;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:20px;line-height:32px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_8f001f-f2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_8f001f-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_8f001f-f2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-size:20px;line-height:32px;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_8f001f-f2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_8f001f-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_8f001f-f2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_8f001f-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_8f001f-f2\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link29_8f001f-f2, .kt-adv-heading-link29_8f001f-f2 .kt-adv-heading29_8f001f-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_8f001f-f2\"]{color:#ffffff;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_8f001f-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_8f001f-f2\"] a:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link29_8f001f-f2:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link29_8f001f-f2:hover .kt-adv-heading29_8f001f-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_8f001f-f2\"]{color:#ffffff;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_8f001f-f2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_8f001f-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_8f001f-f2\"]{padding-right:75px;padding-left:75px;text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_8f001f-f2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_8f001f-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_8f001f-f2\"]{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;font-size:18px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading29_8f001f-f2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_8f001f-f2\" data-aos-duration=\"1200\" data-aos-once=\"true\">Collected here are common, general questions about coastal access. They are sorted by the category of people that most often asks them. You can also find more information in the Coastal Access Toolkit&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resources<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glossary<\/a> sections.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id29_d3d730-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id29_d3d730-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id29_d3d730-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1100px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:75px;padding-bottom:75px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id29_d3d730-cc{background-color:#e5f0f9;}.kb-row-layout-id29_d3d730-cc > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id29_d3d730-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id29_d3d730-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:50px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:50px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id29_d3d730-cc alignfull kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column29_b4e9be-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column29_b4e9be-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column29_b4e9be-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column29_b4e9be-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column29_b4e9be-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column29_b4e9be-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column29_b4e9be-9b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column29_b4e9be-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column29_b4e9be-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column29_b4e9be-9b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id29_1b7af2-77 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id29_1b7af2-77 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id29_1b7af2-77 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:60px;padding-right:170px;padding-bottom:75px;padding-left:170px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id29_1b7af2-77 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id29_1b7af2-77 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:35px;padding-right:35px;padding-bottom:45px;padding-left:35px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id29_1b7af2-77 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id29_1b7af2-77 alignnone has-white-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column29_d8fd90-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column29_d8fd90-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column29_d8fd90-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column29_d8fd90-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column29_d8fd90-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column29_d8fd90-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column29_d8fd90-96{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column29_d8fd90-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column29_d8fd90-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column29_d8fd90-96\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_80b8fd-0c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_80b8fd-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_80b8fd-0c\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_80b8fd-0c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_80b8fd-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_80b8fd-0c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_80b8fd-0c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_80b8fd-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_80b8fd-0c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_80b8fd-0c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_80b8fd-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_80b8fd-0c\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_80b8fd-0c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_80b8fd-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_80b8fd-0c\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading29_80b8fd-0c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_80b8fd-0c\">private waterfront landowner<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id29_02fc9d-85{margin-top:-5px;}.kb-row-layout-id29_02fc9d-85 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id29_02fc9d-85 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id29_02fc9d-85 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id29_02fc9d-85 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id29_02fc9d-85 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id29_02fc9d-85 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id29_02fc9d-85 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column29_431085-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column29_431085-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column29_431085-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column29_431085-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column29_431085-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column29_431085-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column29_431085-e2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column29_431085-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column29_431085-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column29_431085-e2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_7e5028-e2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_7e5028-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_7e5028-e2\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_7e5028-e2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_7e5028-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_7e5028-e2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_7e5028-e2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_7e5028-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_7e5028-e2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_7e5028-e2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_7e5028-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_7e5028-e2\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_7e5028-e2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_7e5028-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_7e5028-e2\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading29_7e5028-e2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_7e5028-e2\">Q: I have questions about the extent of my rights and my liability on my waterfront land.<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_702e3f-21, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_702e3f-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_702e3f-21\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_702e3f-21 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_702e3f-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_702e3f-21\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_702e3f-21 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_702e3f-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_702e3f-21\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_702e3f-21, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_702e3f-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_702e3f-21\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_702e3f-21, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_702e3f-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_702e3f-21\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading29_702e3f-21 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_702e3f-21\">You have the right to determine who can access your waterfront land to <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>mean low tide<\/strong><\/a>, by either inviting or<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">licensing<\/a><\/strong> them. Those who access your property against your will may be considered to be <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>trespassing<\/strong><\/a>. Your rights are limited by a colonial ordinance that, to this day, allows people to use private intertidal areas for <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>fishing, fowling, and navigation<\/strong><\/a>. Limitations on your lands can occasionally be imposed by doctrine, including the potential for <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>eminent domain<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>takings<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>prescriptive easements<\/strong><\/a>. Maine landowners benefit from a strong law that protects landowners from liability, should someone become injured while using their land. The Maine Landowner Liability law limits your liability, whether you knowingly or unknowingly provide access to your land for recreational or harvesting purposes, such as clamming. <a href=\"private_waterfront_landowners\/private_landowners.shtml\">Click her<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/private-landowners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e for more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_702efa-5e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_702efa-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_702efa-5e\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_702efa-5e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_702efa-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_702efa-5e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_702efa-5e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_702efa-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_702efa-5e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_702efa-5e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_702efa-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_702efa-5e\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_702efa-5e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_702efa-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_702efa-5e\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading29_702efa-5e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_702efa-5e\">Q: I can no longer afford the rising costs affiliated with my waterfront land and would like to know what my options are for reducing my costs, while retaining most of my interests in the property.<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_4c20b5-3c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_4c20b5-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_4c20b5-3c\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_4c20b5-3c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_4c20b5-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_4c20b5-3c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_4c20b5-3c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_4c20b5-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_4c20b5-3c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_4c20b5-3c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_4c20b5-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_4c20b5-3c\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_4c20b5-3c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_4c20b5-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_4c20b5-3c\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading29_4c20b5-3c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_4c20b5-3c\">As a waterfront property owner, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>tax incentives<\/strong><\/a> available to you that may help. Reductions in your taxes can be used as an incentive for allowing public access or to discourage uses that inhibit such access. Tax incentives may include <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>income tax<\/strong><\/a> deductions, lowered <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>property or estate taxes<\/strong><\/a>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">current use taxation<\/a> <\/strong>for working waterfronts and\/or open space. <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/using-tax-policy-for-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_45171f-8d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_45171f-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_45171f-8d\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_45171f-8d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_45171f-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_45171f-8d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_45171f-8d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_45171f-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_45171f-8d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_45171f-8d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_45171f-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_45171f-8d\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_45171f-8d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_45171f-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_45171f-8d\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading29_45171f-8d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_45171f-8d\">As a waterfront property owner, you can also sell an <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>easement<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>partial property interest<\/strong><\/a>. There are a number of kinds of easements and ways that they can address access, including <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">conservation easements<\/a><\/strong>,<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">development rights<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">floating easements<\/a><\/strong>. Because easements do not require the entire parcel, they would provide you with significantly less income than selling the full title to the property, but they would allow you to retain the property rights you identify in the easement. <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/private-landowners\/easements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for more information on easements<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_3bd06d-d3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_3bd06d-d3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_3bd06d-d3\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_3bd06d-d3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_3bd06d-d3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_3bd06d-d3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_3bd06d-d3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_3bd06d-d3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_3bd06d-d3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_3bd06d-d3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_3bd06d-d3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_3bd06d-d3\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_3bd06d-d3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_3bd06d-d3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_3bd06d-d3\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading29_3bd06d-d3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_3bd06d-d3\">Government or public interest entity<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_88c0a5-6f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_88c0a5-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_88c0a5-6f\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_88c0a5-6f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_88c0a5-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_88c0a5-6f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_88c0a5-6f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_88c0a5-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_88c0a5-6f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_88c0a5-6f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_88c0a5-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_88c0a5-6f\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_88c0a5-6f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_88c0a5-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_88c0a5-6f\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading29_88c0a5-6f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_88c0a5-6f\">Q: I am the town planner (or member of the comprehensive planning committee or on the planning board, etc.) and I need to know about incorporating public coastal water access needs and opportunities into the Towns plans and programs. <\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_332a20-e1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_332a20-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_332a20-e1\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_332a20-e1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_332a20-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_332a20-e1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_332a20-e1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_332a20-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_332a20-e1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_332a20-e1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_332a20-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_332a20-e1\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_332a20-e1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_332a20-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_332a20-e1\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading29_332a20-e1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_332a20-e1\">Public access to coastal waters as well as great ponds and rivers and streams is a topic that is covered in the Town\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Comprehensive Plan<\/strong><\/a>. See <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/plan-and-regulate-for-access\/\">Plan and Regulate for Access<\/a> for more information on how towns can address access in their overall planning process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning guidance to identify access needs, to establish town policy, and to establish implementation actions is available from the State&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/municipalplanning\/comp_plans\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Municipal Planning Assistance Program<\/a>.<mark style=\"background-color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_c0b3e8-8e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_c0b3e8-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_c0b3e8-8e\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_c0b3e8-8e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_c0b3e8-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_c0b3e8-8e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_c0b3e8-8e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_c0b3e8-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_c0b3e8-8e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_c0b3e8-8e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_c0b3e8-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_c0b3e8-8e\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_c0b3e8-8e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_c0b3e8-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_c0b3e8-8e\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading29_c0b3e8-8e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_c0b3e8-8e\">Q: I am a member of a local select board or code enforcement officer and I want to know how access needs can be addressed in ordinances and review and approval processes.  <\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_e48cee-b0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_e48cee-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_e48cee-b0\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_e48cee-b0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_e48cee-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_e48cee-b0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_e48cee-b0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_e48cee-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_e48cee-b0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_e48cee-b0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_e48cee-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_e48cee-b0\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_e48cee-b0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_e48cee-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_e48cee-b0\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading29_e48cee-b0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_e48cee-b0\">Actions needed to improve access to public waters should be spelled out in the town\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>comprehensive plan<\/strong><\/a>. More information on how towns can address access in their overall planning process can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/plan-and-regulate-for-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here.<\/a> The implementation section of the plan may well specify what is needed in town ordinances.  See also the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/municipalplanning\/comp_plans\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Municipal Planning Assistance Program<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_771fed-d0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_771fed-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_771fed-d0\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_771fed-d0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_771fed-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_771fed-d0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_771fed-d0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_771fed-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_771fed-d0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_771fed-d0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_771fed-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_771fed-d0\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_771fed-d0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_771fed-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_771fed-d0\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading29_771fed-d0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_771fed-d0\">Q: I am the town manager charged with gaining, improving and expanding access to the coast. What tools are available to help me get that accomplished?<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_d0e027-49, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_d0e027-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_d0e027-49\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_d0e027-49 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_d0e027-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_d0e027-49\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_d0e027-49 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_d0e027-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_d0e027-49\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_d0e027-49, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_d0e027-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_d0e027-49\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_d0e027-49, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_d0e027-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_d0e027-49\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading29_d0e027-49 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_d0e027-49\">In addition to local town resources, support for developing public access sites and facilities is available from state boating access programs either at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry<\/a>, or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/ifw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife<\/a> . <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-very-dark-gray-color\">Support for land acquisition may be available from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/lmf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Land for Maine\u2019s Future Program<\/a> and the state agencies listed above.<\/mark> In addition the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/mdot\/contact_dot.php#BureauofPlanning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine Department of Transportatio<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dot\/\">n<\/a> incorporates water access improvements into bridge and road projects. <a href=\"coastal_access_toolkit\/plan_and_regulate_for_access.shtml\">Cl<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/plan-and-regulate-for-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ick here For more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_120b41-5f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_120b41-5f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_120b41-5f\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_120b41-5f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_120b41-5f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_120b41-5f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_120b41-5f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_120b41-5f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_120b41-5f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_120b41-5f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_120b41-5f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_120b41-5f\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_120b41-5f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_120b41-5f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_120b41-5f\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading29_120b41-5f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_120b41-5f\">Waterfront user<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_253850-7b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_253850-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_253850-7b\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_253850-7b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_253850-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_253850-7b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_253850-7b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_253850-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_253850-7b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_253850-7b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_253850-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_253850-7b\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_253850-7b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_253850-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_253850-7b\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading29_253850-7b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_253850-7b\"><strong>Q: <\/strong>We use private land to get to the coast and want to secure future access. What are our options?<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_fec72f-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_fec72f-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_fec72f-a8\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_fec72f-a8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_fec72f-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_fec72f-a8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_fec72f-a8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_fec72f-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_fec72f-a8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_fec72f-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_fec72f-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_fec72f-a8\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_fec72f-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_fec72f-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_fec72f-a8\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading29_fec72f-a8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_fec72f-a8\">To secure your access to private waterfront lands, you can either acquire the land outright or acquire partial rights to the land, such as in an<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">easement<\/a><\/strong>. A number of programs exist to assist individuals and organizations buy land or acquire easements. <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/acquiring-transferring-access\/programs-acquiring-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_3a5e7f-bd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_3a5e7f-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_3a5e7f-bd\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_3a5e7f-bd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_3a5e7f-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_3a5e7f-bd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_3a5e7f-bd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_3a5e7f-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_3a5e7f-bd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_3a5e7f-bd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_3a5e7f-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_3a5e7f-bd\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_3a5e7f-bd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_3a5e7f-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_3a5e7f-bd\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading29_3a5e7f-bd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_3a5e7f-bd\">As a user of private waterfront lands, you can also enter into a <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>private agreement<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>contract<\/strong><\/a> with the landowner, either formally or informally drawing up specific terms as to who can use the land, when, and how. <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/contracting-for-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a> for more information on private agreements and contracts.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_09578d-3c, 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_09578d-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_09578d-3c\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_09578d-3c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_09578d-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_09578d-3c\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading29_09578d-3c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_09578d-3c\"><strong>Q: <\/strong>What does the phrase \u201cfishing, fowling, and navigating\u201d mean and how does it affect my rights to use the shoreline?<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_a60a6f-db, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_a60a6f-db[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_a60a6f-db\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_a60a6f-db mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_a60a6f-db[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_a60a6f-db\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_a60a6f-db img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_a60a6f-db[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_a60a6f-db\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_a60a6f-db, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_a60a6f-db[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_a60a6f-db\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_a60a6f-db, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_a60a6f-db[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_a60a6f-db\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading29_a60a6f-db wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_a60a6f-db\">By virtue of an easement created by a colonial ordinance, the public has the right to use privately owned intertidal lands but only if they are engaged in \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>fishing, fowling, or navigation<\/strong><\/a>.\u201d What exactly that phrase encompasses has been addressed by the courts on a case by case basis since the 19th century but there is no comprehensive statement defining it. <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/common-law-and-statutes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id29_832708-bf > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id29_832708-bf > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id29_832708-bf > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1100px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:75px;padding-bottom:75px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id29_832708-bf{background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(8,46,88) 0%,rgb(65,118,161) 100%);}.kb-row-layout-id29_832708-bf > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 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