Tidal Wetlands (Consolidated Laws of New York: Environmental Conservation Law; Article 25) Country/Territory United States of America Territorial subdivision New York Document type Legislation Date 1909 (2019) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil, Sea, Water Keyword Land-use planning Wetlands Coastal zone management Water quality standards Protected area Protection of environment Pollution control Ecosystem preservation Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Article of the Environmental Conservation Law of New York concerns tidal wetlands. It is declared to be the public policy of this state to preserve and protect tidal wetlands, and to prevent their despoliation and destruction, giving due consideration to the reasonable economic and social development of the state. Further, it provides for wetlands inventory, and program and land-use regulation for tidal wetlands. Full text English Website public.leginfo.state.ny.us