Property Ownership

Wisconsin's public trust doctrine means that:

AAll private land may be used by the public
BNavigable waters and their beds are held in trust by the state for public use✓ Correct
CThe state owns all shoreland property within 1,000 feet
DPrivate property along water must be accessible to all

Explanation

Wisconsin's public trust doctrine holds that navigable waters and the beds beneath them are held in trust by the state for the benefit of all Wisconsin citizens for navigation, recreation, and other public uses.

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