N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 24-0103: Declaration of policy

§ 24-0103. Declaration of policy.

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.