Who can I contact about riparian ownership?

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There are two types of watercourses: "ordinary watercourses" and "main rivers". The Environment Agency publishes a map of main rivers. Any watercourse that does not appear on this map is classified as an ordinary watercourse.

If your enquiry is about an ordinary watercourse, please contact the relevant agency below:

If your enquiry is about a main river, please contact the Environment Agency:

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