Environmental

Vermont's 'public trust doctrine' as applied to navigable waters means:

AAll water in Vermont is privately owned
BThe state holds navigable waters in trust for the public, including the right of public access and use✓ Correct
COnly the federal government may regulate Vermont's navigable waters
DLakefront property owners own all adjacent water

Explanation

Vermont's public trust doctrine holds that the state holds navigable waters in trust for the public, ensuring public rights of navigation, fishing, and use, regardless of adjacent private land ownership.

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