§ 51-0701. Allocation of moneys. The moneys received by the state from the sale of bonds sold pursuant to the environmental quality bond act of nineteen hundred seventy-two shall be expended pursuant to appropriations therefor in accordance with the following allocations, supplemented by such federal assistance as may be available: 1. For forest preserve projects, […]
§ 51-0703. Definitions. As used in this title, the following terms shall mean and include: 1. “Forest Preserve Project.” A state project to acquire lands as additions to the forest preserve within the Adirondack and Catskill Parks. 2. “Wetlands Preservation Project.” A state project to preserve through acquisition biologically productive and vulnerable wetlands because of […]
§ 51-0705. Approval and execution of state projects. 1. State forest preserve, stream rights acquisition, wetlands preservation or restoration, unique area preservation, and public access to state lands projects shall be undertaken pursuant to this title only with the approval of the commissioner. 2. Such projects as have been approved by the commissioner shall be […]
§ 51-0709. Approval of municipal wetlands restoration projects. 1. A municipal wetlands restoration project shall be undertaken pursuant to this title only with the approval of the commissioner, and pursuant to an approved contract for state assistance. 2. In reviewing applications for municipal wetland restoration projects, the commissioner shall give due consideration to: a. the […]
§ 51-0711. Contracts for municipal wetlands restoration projects. 1. The commissioner, in the name of the state, may enter into contracts with municipalities owning wetlands, and any such municipality may enter into a contract with the commissioner. Any such contract may include such provisions as may be agreed upon by the parties thereto, and shall […]
§ 51-0713. Restriction of alienation of wetlands. Any wetlands acquired or restored in part or in whole with state moneys pursuant to this title shall not be sold, leased or otherwise disposed of or used for any purpose inconsistent with the character or value of such wetlands. No structure shall be placed thereon except water […]
