Originally Posted by Propworn

The Army Corps of Engineers were but one example of stewardship of public trust. All you mention are also stewards of the public trust so the flavor of the post refers to all instead of naming each. Even a private entity can be given stewardship over public lands through contracts to maintain and regulate usage. Prime example is a club near Sarasota Florida that fly's on top of an old landfill. The facility was build and upgraded by local government that oversees the old landfill with public funds. The club/members were given exclusive rights to use the facilities. There is a automated gate that restricts access via a card entry system for members and guests only. I have a good friend who is a member and I have flown as his guest. When I arrive at the locked gate I phone him and he has to come down to let me in. Public land, public funds restricted use to club members and guests only through contract. No public access.

Dennis

Dennis