Grant public access to Licking Creek via prescriptive easement
The Issue
Growing up in our community, Licking Creek off Slabtown Road has been more than just a beautiful natural site—it has been a cherished part of our lives. For the past 20 years, I have been visiting this serene spot, sharing countless memories with friends and family. It's a sentiment echoed by many locals who find joy, peace, and refuge in the calming embrace of Licking Creek's waters and natural beauty.
This treasured access, however, is now at risk, threatening to sever a meaningful connection to our heritage and environment. Many of us in the community deeply value the open access to Licking Creek, recognizing not only its recreational importance but also its role in sustaining our bond with nature.
We are petitioning for a public access easement under the Prescriptive Easement clause to ensure that everyone can continue to enjoy this vital natural resource. The legal framework of prescriptive easements recognizes access rights developed over time, typically twenty years or more, under continuous and open use. Our decades-long relationship with Licking Creek supports the establishment of such an easement, preserving community access.
In regions across the country, similar situations have been resolved by granting prescriptive easements where access has served the community's interest and been part of its way of life. In our case, this means maintaining our right to visit, appreciate, and protect the creek.
Licking Creek is not just a water source; it is a community heritage site that has been respected and lovingly maintained by its visitors for over two decades. By formally recognizing our prescriptive easement, we can uphold environmental stewardship and ensure that future generations can enjoy the same tranquil moments that we have cherished.
We urge residents, stakeholders, and policymakers to support our petition for public access to Licking Creek. Your signature can help preserve this indispensable part of our community's fabric and natural environment. Please sign this petition and help protect Licking Creek for all who love it and for those yet to discover its beauty.
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The Issue
Growing up in our community, Licking Creek off Slabtown Road has been more than just a beautiful natural site—it has been a cherished part of our lives. For the past 20 years, I have been visiting this serene spot, sharing countless memories with friends and family. It's a sentiment echoed by many locals who find joy, peace, and refuge in the calming embrace of Licking Creek's waters and natural beauty.
This treasured access, however, is now at risk, threatening to sever a meaningful connection to our heritage and environment. Many of us in the community deeply value the open access to Licking Creek, recognizing not only its recreational importance but also its role in sustaining our bond with nature.
We are petitioning for a public access easement under the Prescriptive Easement clause to ensure that everyone can continue to enjoy this vital natural resource. The legal framework of prescriptive easements recognizes access rights developed over time, typically twenty years or more, under continuous and open use. Our decades-long relationship with Licking Creek supports the establishment of such an easement, preserving community access.
In regions across the country, similar situations have been resolved by granting prescriptive easements where access has served the community's interest and been part of its way of life. In our case, this means maintaining our right to visit, appreciate, and protect the creek.
Licking Creek is not just a water source; it is a community heritage site that has been respected and lovingly maintained by its visitors for over two decades. By formally recognizing our prescriptive easement, we can uphold environmental stewardship and ensure that future generations can enjoy the same tranquil moments that we have cherished.
We urge residents, stakeholders, and policymakers to support our petition for public access to Licking Creek. Your signature can help preserve this indispensable part of our community's fabric and natural environment. Please sign this petition and help protect Licking Creek for all who love it and for those yet to discover its beauty.
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Petition created on June 19, 2026