New York Environmental Conservation Law Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS AND PUBLIC POLICY

  • 24-0101 - Short Title.
    This article shall be known as the "Freshwater Wetlands Act".
  • 24-0103 - Declaration of Policy.
    It is declared to be the public policy of the state to preserve, protect and conserve freshwater wetlands and the benefits derived therefrom, to prevent...
  • 24-0105 - Statement of Findings.
    1. The freshwater wetlands of the state of New York are invaluable resources for flood protection, wildlife habitat, open space and water resources. 2. Considerable...
  • 24-0107 - Definitions.
    1. "Freshwater wetlands" means lands and waters of the state as shown on the freshwater wetlands map which contain any or all of the following:...

Last modified: February 3, 2019