N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 51-1103: Definitions

§ 51-1103. Definitions.

As used in this title, the following terms shall mean and include:

1. "Metropolitan Park Project." A state project to provide new and

expanded public recreational opportunities in or near an urban

population center to relieve serious overcrowding and prevent further

deterioration of urban recreation systems through land acquisition.

2. "Open Space Preservation Project." A state project to acquire

rapidly disappearing open or natural lands in or near urban or suburban

areas necessary to serve the recreation needs thereof.

3. "Waterway Project." A state project to acquire selected lands on

major rivers, lakes, and coastal waters to provide public access to

protect the right of public use of such waters.

4. "Trailway Project." A state project to acquire lands and to develop

recreation trails thereon necessary to close gaps in the statewide

interconnecting trails network before irreversible development occurs.