Property Ownership
Riparian rights in New York grant owners of land adjacent to a natural watercourse the right to:
AOwn the water itself
BReasonable use of the water adjacent to their property✓ Correct
CDivert all water from the stream for their exclusive use
DPrevent all other riparian owners from using the water
Explanation
Riparian rights (used in eastern states including New York) give landowners adjacent to a watercourse the right to reasonable use of the water, provided it does not unreasonably interfere with other riparian owners' rights.
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