Under the equal-footing doctrine, was the United States' title subject to a public easement for recreational activities?

QUESTION PRESENTED Under the equal-footing doctrine, the United States held title to the beds and banks of non-navigable waters in former U.S. territories, both before and after the territories’ accession to statehood, until the United States transferred the title to private parties. Was the United States’ title subject to an easement permitting any member of the public to walk and wade on those lands whenever reasonably necessary for the enjoyment of water sports, fishing, and other recreational activities that use the water? @