Which rights pertain exclusively to landowners regarding flowing bodies of water?

Riparian rights are specifically associated with landowners whose property is adjacent to a flowing body of water, such as a river or stream. These rights grant the property owner the ability to use the water for various purposes, including irrigation, recreation, and domestic use, as long as they do not infringe upon the rights of other riparian owners downstream. Riparian rights are recognized in law as fostering fair and equitable access to the water resources adjacent to one's land.

The other choices, while they pertain to various aspects of land ownership, do not specifically relate to rights concerning flowing bodies of water. Mineral rights, for instance, pertain to the ownership of the minerals beneath the surface and do not involve water usage. Surface rights refer to the rights to use the surface of the land itself, which may include building or farming but again does not encompass water rights. Land use rights broadly define how a landowner can utilize their property but do not specifically address the nuances of water access and use associated with riparian ownership.