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An easement just gives a right to use, not ownership. If you look at the title to your house, you will likely see that you have granted easements to various entities, too. For general stuff, like running power lines, sewage lines, etc.
It's just in this case, it's a bit of an extreme easement, giving the county the right to let vast amounts of water go onto the land.
So, when she bought the property, she got the property, but in doing so, she agreed that the county could let the water stay. Apparently, under the easement, the county has the right to cause the removal of the water, if they want. But doesn't have the obligation to do so.
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Yup, I understand that.
As I said, the "land" is encumbered by the easements, i.e. the owner must allow the water to flow onto the property and allow recreational use of that water by the public, I assume.
My question remains, what motivation/benefits
may exist for anyone other than the city or county to own the submerged land.
Might the easement expire one day? Mineral rights?
I dunno, just seems like a worthless piece of land to me considering the easements. I guess the answer lies within the deed and its covenants.
Best,
Kurt