Property Ownership
In Alaska, riparian rights allow a property owner adjacent to a stream to:
AClaim ownership of the streambed to the centerline
BMake reasonable use of the water without unreasonably interfering with others' rights✓ Correct
CExclusively divert the entire stream flow for agricultural use
DDam the stream to create a reservoir without government approval
Explanation
Riparian rights allow landowners adjacent to water bodies to make reasonable use of the water. However, Alaska also incorporates elements of prior appropriation. Riparian users may not unreasonably interfere with other riparian owners' rights and certain diversions require state permits.
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