Riparian Responsibilities: road-side ditches/hedges/watercourses

 

Living on the Somerset Levels means that many of us own or occupy property which is bordered by a river, rhyne, ditch or stream. This makes us RIPARIAN LANDOWNERS and with it comes certain responsibilities. The Environment Agency has produced an informative publication called LIVING ON THE EDGE which outlines these responsibilities. Please click on the picture opposite to view a copy. 
 

 

 

 

Roadside/Highway Riparian Responsibilities: who is presponsible for what