Though inland at present, this site may have been near navigable water in ancient times and on a trade route between other centers.
The right of the public to use navigable waters is an ancient one.
The location was not ideal, being several miles away from navigable water.
The Federal government got involved due to its responsibility to ensure the safety of navigable waters.
One problem was the town's location far from navigable water.
In the case of navigable waters, title goes to the average low water mark.
This keeps the surrounding waters open and navigable most of the year.
Permits are required for activities that add pollutants to navigable waters.
The case will be heard in admiralty court since the accident took place on navigable waters.
At first glance all this seems unlikely in a state with so much navigable water.