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Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers System (Consolidated Laws of New York: Environmental Conservation Law; Article 15 Water Resources; Title 27; §§ 15-2701 − 15-2723)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
New York
Document type
Legislation
Date
1909 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Freshwater resources management Inland waters Surface water Water conservation zone Recreational water use Classification/declassification Governance Ecosystem preservation Environmental planning Protected area Protection of environment Policy/planning
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Title of Article 15 of the Environmental Conservation Law of New York (the Article 15 being known as the Water Resources Law of New York) concerns wild, scenic and recreational rivers system. It declares to be the policy of the state of New York that certain selected rivers of the state which, with their immediate environs, possess the aforementioned characteristics, shall be preserved in free-flowing condition and that they and their immediate environs shall be protected for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations. The purpose is to implement this policy by instituting a state wild, scenic and recreational rivers system, by designating the initial components of that system and by prescribing the methods by which and standards according to which additional components may be added to the system from time to time. Specifically, it regulates jurisdiction of the commissioner of environmental conservation of New York and the Adirondack park agency; classes of river areas includable in system, criteria, and management objectives; administration of the system; establishing boundaries; and other procedural matters.

Full text
English
Website
public.leginfo.state.ny.us