Virginia Environmental Law & Waterfront Property Rights Resources

If a creek runs through your property, do you own it? The answer isn't always yes. For example, is it navigable? What is your riparian boundary? Dive in with the leading waterfront property attorney in Virginia to understand the factors that impact... Read the full article.

Waterfront realtors in Virginia face unique challenges with riparian zones that can make or break a deal. Understanding riparian property rights isn't just good practice—it's essential for protecting your clients and your reputation. Learn why... Read the full article.

What is a riparian survey? Is it the same as a hydrographic survey? Do I need one to defend my property rights in Virginia? Dive in and learn about this complex topic so that you can make an informed, timely decision. Read the full article.

If your real estate includes areas that the Federal government or state of Virginia designate as littoral or riparian zones, the options to alter your land can be severely limited. Continue reading for the information you need to understand. Read the full article.

Wetland permitting can be a complicated topic for Virginia property owners. There are multiple agencies involved (Federal, State and Local), plus the reference material online can be vague and even contradictory. Keep reading to better understand... Read the full article.

I have been following progress of a wetlands case pending in the U.S. District Court in Richmond, United States v. Chameleon, LLC & Gary V. Layne, where wetlands preservation is the central issue in this case. This case is the first time in the... Read the full article.

In May 2023 the U.S. Supreme Court overturned 50 years of federal agency practice, with its decision in Sackett v. EPA. Against that backdrop, we turn our attention to Brainard v. Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (filed May 17, 2024,... Read the full article.

Learn how the Waterfront Law team fought off the City’s multiple motions regarding their client's case in Pretty Lake, Norfolk, where we used investigative techniques to build an extensive body of evidence, All of this effort culminated in a... Read the full article.

In 2023 the U.S. Supreme Court upended 50 years of wetlands regulation when, in Sackett, it ruled that so-called “isolated” wetlands are beyond the reach of federal wetlands regulators unless a “continuous surface connection” joins the wetland to a... Read the full article.