Where can I find the location of and the laws regarding watershed areas, wetlands, protected lands and state-owned lands?
To find information and regulations about New York State’s lakes, rivers, watershed areas, wetlands and open space areas, visit New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Lands and Waters webpage. It should be noted that some towns, cities and villages may also regulate wetlands and watersheds and may even map them. This is in addition to the state requirements. The federal government (Corps of Engineers) can also get involved in wetland regulations.
