110 Iowa L. Rev. 1375 (2025)
Abstract
This Note explores the law surrounding surveyor access to private land in Iowa, specifically in the context of carbon pipeline projects. The changing legal landscape influenced by the Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid decision has generated confusion regarding whether all government intrusions give rise to a Fifth Amendment taking. This Note delves into the historical background of Iowa property owners’ right to exclude, current government entry on private property, the contemporary public outrage, and the legal actions that have arisen due to carbon pipeline surveyors. A new approach is needed—one that respects both property rights and infrastructure development.