Wilderness Act Turns 50 As Eminent Domain Battle Brews
“The Wilderness Act turns 50 this year, but pending public land acquisitions and possible eminent domain actions by the federal government make the anniversary of the law a controversial one. The legislation allowed for the…
Riverkeeper can pursue Act 13 challenge
“An environmental group can pursue a legal challenge to eminent domain provisions in the state natural gas drilling impact fee law, thanks to a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling. The highest court drew widespread attention…
Dozens of beachfront owners resisting dune easements
“Jedziniak, a 45-year oceanfront owner in Ship Bottom, is one of more than 280 property owners who have yet to sign their easements for an Army Corps of Engineers project that officials say would make…
Defense bill puts new limits on Colo training site
“The amendment was added by Democratic Sen. Mark Udall and Republican Rep. Cory Gardner. It’s intended to give ranchers near the 365-square-mile site assurances that it can’t be expanded without explicit approval from Congress. Gardner…
Storm Over Eminent Domain Brews in New Jersey
“WSJ’s Josh Dawsey takes a look at how many New Jersey Shore towns battered by superstorm Sandy are moving to seize private land to accommodate a network of protective coastal dunes. They’re using their powers…
Eminent domain is NJ’s new storm over Sandy
“After many New Jersey Shore towns were damaged by Superstorm Sandy, the state is eyeing private land to set a chain of protective coastal dunes, but property owners aren’t giving in without a fight, The…
Landowners Fight Protective Dunes
“Many of the homeowners who are holding out have two main issues: They want financial compensation, and they don’t want to lose their ocean views. The dunes could be 18 feet tall or higher. Some…
Toms River to bond $3.5M for eminent domain
“Revenue for eminent domain proceedings on Ocean County’s northern barrier island is expected to be increased by $3.5 million when the Township Council meets tonight. However, Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher’s administration said it would not…
OUR OPINION: Generous compensation for affected residents
“That’s not true in the Fargo-Moorhead proposal, which calls for ring dikes around some bedroom communities and the diversion of floodwater from land that Fargo hopes to develop to a vast “storage area” further south….
Judge rules Plains Southcap eminent domain application OK but reserves ultimate judgment
“Plains Southcap — regardless of whether it’s a partnership or a corporation — has the right to file a legal action to take land owned by the local water utility, a judge ruled Tuesday. Now,…