Module 6: Administering the Trust

Public Trust Doctrine

Administering the Trust

Waterfront Haverhill, Mass. Smith Bros. Printing Co. c. 1910. Library of Congress Panoramic Photograph Collection.

This module details how states administer Public Trust resources and balance public and private uses.

After completing this module, you will be able to

Explain why the Public Trust Doctrine requires a statutory and regulatory framework for the administration of Public Trust responsibilities
Discuss the advantages of codifying the Doctrine into management programs
List the general features of Public Trust management programs
Clarify how Public Trust resources should be administered to maintain accountability
Describe administration standards commonly used to ensure that Public Trust resources and uses are protected
Provide reasons why Public Trust resources should be locally managed