N.Y. Soil and Water Conserv. Dist. Law § 2 Declaration of Policy

• Library: New York Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through 2023 NY Law Chapter 774
• Year: 2023
• Citation: N.Y. Soil and Water Conserv. Dist. Law § 2

(1) Preservation of soil and water resources. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the legislature to provide for the conservation of the soil and water resources of this state, and for the improvement of water quality, and for the control and prevention of soil erosion and for the prevention of floodwater and sediment damages and for furthering the conservation, development, utilization and disposal of water, and thereby to preserve natural resources, control and abate nonpoint sources of water pollution, assist in the control of floods, assist in the drainage and irrigation of agricultural lands, prevent impairment of dams and reservoirs, assist in maintaining the navigability of rivers and harbors, preserve wildlife, protect the tax base, protect public lan...