Freshwater Wetlands (Consolidated Laws of New York: Environmental Conservation Law; Article 24) Country/Territory United States of America Territorial subdivision New York Document type Legislation Date 1909 (2019) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Freshwater resources management Wetlands Water conservation zone Water quality standards Pollution control Freshwater pollution Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Article of the Environmental Conservation Law of New York New concerns freshwater wetlands. 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 the despoliation and destruction of freshwater wetlands, and to regulate use and development of such wetlands to secure the natural benefits of freshwater wetlands, consistent with the general welfare and beneficial economic, social and agricultural development of the state. Full text English Website public.leginfo.state.ny.us