Bill > A03211

This bill amends the New York State Executive Law to add Falls Brook, Jones Brook, Kelso Brook, Minerva Stream, and Trout Brook—all located in Essex County—to the existing list of major creeks and waterways eligible for state waterfront revitalization efforts. The modification expands the existing definition of inland waterways in Section 911 of the executive law, which currently includes 18 Mile Creek, Chittenango Creek, and numerous other creeks and streams across various New York counties. By adding these five specific waterways in Essex County to the list, the bill enables these water bodies to potentially receive state attention, funding, or preservation efforts related to waterfront development and conservation. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, which means the changes to the executive law will be implemented right away, providing potential new opportunities for environmental and economic development in the Essex County region.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3211