RedVector
RV-11201
Surveying Riparian and Littoral (Water-Related) Boundaries
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Compare and contrast land boundaries with water boundaries.
- Define the differences between accretion or reliction, erosion or inundation changes as well as other water-related survey terms.
- Describe the effects of avulsion on property boundaries.
- Explain the principles of boundary law that apply to riparian surveys.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Patrick C. Garner, P.L.S., Wetland Scientist

Patrick C. Garner is a Professional Land
Surveyor in Massachusetts who has been in private practice for over 40 years. A
Principal of Patrick C. Garner Company Inc., he frequently conducts technical
seminars, does peer reviews for cities and towns, and works as an expert witness
in Massachusetts courts. He also provides numerous active on-line continuing
education courses through RedVector, many of which focus on legal, business and
technical issues in land surveying.
State Licenses
AK - Land Surveyor (General)
AL - Land Surveyor (General)
AR - Land Surveyor (General)
FL - Land Surveyor (General - 9230)
GA - Land Surveyor (General)
IA - Land Surveyor (General)
ID - Land Surveyor (General)
IL - Land Surveyor (General)
KS - Land Surveyor (General)
KY - Land Surveyor (General - 21-04-046)
LA - Land Surveyor (General)
MD - Land Surveyor (General)
ME - Land Surveyor (General)
MI - Land Surveyor (General)
MN - Land Surveyor (General)
MS - Land Surveyor (General)
MT - Land Surveyor (General)
NC - Land Surveyor (General)
ND - Land Surveyor (General, Technical)
NE - Land Surveyor (General)
NH - Land Surveyor (General)
NM - Land Surveyor (General)
NV - Land Surveyor (General)
NY - Land Surveyor (General)
OH - Land Surveyor (General)
OK - Land Surveyor (General)
OR - Land Surveyor (General)
PA - Land Surveyor (General)
SC - Land Surveyor (General)
SD - Land Surveyor (General)
TN - Land Surveyor (General - 790)
TX - Land Surveyor (General - 1374)
UT - Land Surveyor (General)
VA - Land Surveyor (General)
WA - Land Surveyor (General)
WI - Land Surveyor (General)
WV - Land Surveyor (General)
Accreditation: RedVector is the approved provider of this course offering. RedVector has changed its name and is now operating as Vector Solutions.
WY - Land Surveyor (General)
Professional Organizations
Soil Science Society of America - SSSA - Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) (General)