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NY Env Conserv L § 15-2309 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 15 - Water Resources Title 23 - River Improvement 15-2309 - Entry Upon Lands, Structures and Waters; Acquisition of Property.

§ 15-2309. Entry  upon  lands,  structures  and  waters;  acquisition ofproperty.The department, its members, officers, employees and agents may  enter   upon any land, structures and waters necessary for the purposes of title   23 of this article and may determine what rights in and to such property   are to be acquired therein. If the owner of any property to be taken, or   on  or over which an easement is to be taken, for such improvement shall   agree with the department upon the sum to be paid therefor, or  for  the   right to use and occupy the same, or for any damages sustained, such sum   shall  be  paid as hereinafter provided as part of the necessary expense   incurred for the purpose of such improvement. If the  department  cannot   agree  with  the owners upon the compensation and damages to be paid for   the property or easement to be so taken the department shall proceed  to   acquire  title  thereto  under  the  provisions  of  the  eminent domain   procedure law.  All  real  property  acquired  by  a  river  improvement   district shall be exempt from taxation.
NY Env Conserv L § 15-2313 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 15 - Water Resources Title 23 - River Improvement 15-2313 - Operation, Maintenance, Repair and Extension of River Improvements.

§ 15-2313. Operation,   maintenance,   repair  and  extension  of  riverimprovements.1. The care, operation and maintenance  of  any  works  of  the  river   improvement  district shall be subject to the control and supervision of   the department. It shall be the duty of the department to  maintain  any   works  constructed  by  it  in  serviceable  condition.  To that end the   department is authorized to  hire  employees,  purchase  or  rent  land,   buildings,  tools  or machinery, to let work by contract or to carry out   projects  by  day  labor.  The  procedure  to  be   followed   for   the   authorization,  financing  and  assessment  of  the cost of such work or   purchases shall  be  that  specified  in  section  15-2303  except  that   proceedings  may  be  initiated  by the department of its own motion. In   cases where a permanent maintenance or operating force is necessary, the   department may annually prepare a  maintenance  budget  which  shall  be   treated as a repair project under subdivision 2 below.2.  Major  repairs,  alterations,  extensions  and improvements in any   river improvement district may be made by  the  department  on  petition   therefor  and  after  procedure  thereon  similar  to  that specified in   section 15-2303 hereof, for original construction. If additional surveys   are required, they may be authorized and paid for as provided in section   15-2303 hereof, except that the cost of surveys and other  expenses  may   be  included  in  the  cost  of  the  improvement  and  assessed  on the   properties benefited in accordance with the benefits to be derived  from   such   improvements.   Except   where  the  department  shall  otherwise   determine, the cost of improvements and repairs on works  already  built   under  the  provisions of title 23 of this article, shall be assessed in   the same manner as the original cost was assessed,  but  the  department   may  make  a  new assessment by following the procedure above specified.   Any such project for repairs, alterations, extensions  and  improvements   may be initiated by the department.
NY Env Conserv L § 15-2315 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 15 - Water Resources Title 23 - River Improvement 15-2315 - Unlawful Interference With Improvement Works.

§ 15-2315. Unlawful interference with improvement works.It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person  to damage, alter, change or   interfere with any works constructed under the provisions of title 23 or   to open or close, or cause to be opened or closed, a gate  or  gates  in   any  dam  or  dike  or  a  gate in any head race or obstruct any channel   constructed  under  title  23  so  far  as  the  same  relates  to  such   improvements,   without   the  consent  of  the  department.  After  the   improvement of any channel or watercourse has been authorized  it  shall   be  unlawful  for any person or public authority to construct any dam or   other structure on the bed of such stream or any bridge across it  until   the  department  has  found  that  such  construction or bridge will not   unduly affect the projected or completed improvement.
NY Env Conserv L § 15-2317 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 15 - Water Resources Title 23 - River Improvement 15-2317 - Construction of Reservoir on State-Owned Lands in a Forest Preserve.

§ 15-2317. Construction  of  reservoir  on state-owned lands in a forestpreserve.If as a part of any project for the improvement of a  district  it  is   necessary  to  construct a reservoir on any part of the forest preserve,   the department must, before making the final order, cause such lands  to   be  accurately  surveyed  and the boundaries of the lands needed and the   high flow line of the reservoir to be accurately fixed  and  thereafter,   after  due notice, to hold a public hearing as to whether such lands are   required for such public use and, if so required, as to what will  be  a   reasonable return to the state upon the value of the rights and property   of  the  state so used and the services of the state as to such lands if   such improvement is made. If it be determined that  such  lands  are  so   required,  such  determination  must  be incorporated in the final order   with a statement of the boundaries, the high flow line, the acreage  and   the  amounts  to  be  paid to the state for the lands and services. Such   payments to the state and the cost of  building  such  portions  of  the   reservoir  as  are  on  state forest preserve lands shall be apportioned   like other costs  and  expenses  on  the  municipalities,  other  public   corporations  and  properties  benefited  to  the extent of the benefits   received. If additional land is required it shall be acquired  or  taken   in  the name of the state and the entire reservoir shall be the property   of the state, although paid for by the district and  dedicated  for  the   purposes  for which constructed. Such reservoir shall always be operated   by the department or other  state  authority  for  the  benefit  of  the   district.    The reasonable return to the state shall be fixed for terms   not exceeding ten years and may be changed at the beginning of  any  new   term.  The  high  flow line of a reservoir as referred to in title 23 of   this article is hereby  defined  as  the  level  of  the  water  in  the   reservoir  when  the greatest flood reasonably to be expected is passing   over the spillway of the dam with all outlet gates  closed.  Before  any   such  state lands are flooded, the timber shall be removed therefrom and   the construction thereof shall be approved by the Commissioner of Health   as not creating or tending to create any unsanitary condition.
NY Env Conserv L § 15-2319 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 15 - Water Resources Title 23 - River Improvement 15-2319 - Payment by the State of Part of Cost of River Improvement.

§ 15-2319. Payment by the state of part of cost of river improvement.Should  the department find that the state of New York properly should   bear a part  of  the  cost  of  any  river  improvement,  it  is  hereby   authorized  to  so  recommend  to the Legislature and it may not proceed   further with the project until the Legislature has  made  the  necessary   provisions  for  the  payment  of such costs or unless the project be so   modified as to eliminate state contributions to the cost thereof. Except   under the above circumstances the state shall be liable for no costs  in   connection  with  any  such  improvement  except  that  the salaries and   general expenses of the  members  of  the  department  not  specifically   assigned  to  the  particular  project  are  not to be assessed upon the   district.
NY Env Conserv L § 15-2503 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 15 - Water Resources Title 25 - Joint River Regulating, River Improvement and Drainage Improvement Districts 15-2503 - Finances.

§ 15-2503. Finances.The  financial affairs of each sub-district shall be handled as a unit   and in accordance with the provisions of title 25 of this article  which   apply  thereto.  Compensation  of  the members of the board, salaries of   regular employees of the regulating district, together with expenses and   general operating costs shall be allocated by the board on a time  basis   among  the  sub-districts  and  paid  from district funds. Such payments   shall not operate to  change  the  status  of  any  member,  officer  or   employee,  nor  shall they result in an increment in the rate of payment   made to them, computed on an annual basis. Preliminary costs incurred in   the formation of a sub-district shall be  reimbursed  from  sub-district   funds  if  the  sub-district is formed; otherwise they shall be a charge   against the signers of the petition. Funds raised under  the  provisions   of  title 21 of this article cannot be used in connection with any river   or drainage improvement district or sub-district.
NY Env Conserv L § 15-2505 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 15 - Water Resources Title 25 - Joint River Regulating, River Improvement and Drainage Improvement Districts 15-2505 - Powers of the Department.

§ 15-2505. Powers of the department.Nothing  in  title  25  of  this  article shall be held to curtail the   powers of the department as to river or drainage  work  within  a  river   regulating district prior to the time that such district is charged with   the  powers  and  duties above set forth as to river or drainage work or   both, nor in any event shall the powers of the department under sections   15-1945 and 15-1957 be curtailed or changed. Should  the  department  at   any time form or have formed a river or drainage improvement district in   a  basin  now  or  subsequently formed into a river regulating district,   which district is later given the extended powers herein provided,  such   river  or  drainage  improvement  district  shall  become a sub-district   administered by the board. In such cases, all  outstanding  indebtedness   and  financial  liabilities of the district shall remain undisturbed and   not in anywise altered by the transfer and shall be met by the board.
NY Env Conserv L § 15-2701 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 15 - Water Resources Title 27 - Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers System 15-2701 - Statement of Policy and Legislative Findings.

§ 15-2701. Statement of policy and legislative findings.1.  The  legislature  hereby finds that many rivers of the state, with   their immediate environs, possess outstanding natural, scenic, historic,   ecological and recreational values.2. Improvident development and use of these rivers and their immediate   environs will deprive present and future generations of the benefit  and   enjoyment of these unique and valuable resources.3.  It  is hereby declared to be the policy of this state that certain   selected rivers of the  state  which,  with  their  immediate  environs,   possess  the  aforementioned  characteristics,  shall  be  preserved  in   free-flowing condition and that they and their immediate environs  shall   be  protected  for  the  benefit  and  enjoyment  of  present and future   generations.4. The purpose of this act is to implement this policy by  instituting   a  state wild, scenic and recreational rivers system, by designating the   initial components of that system and  by  prescribing  the  methods  by   which  and  standards  according  to  which additional components may be   added to the system from time to time.
NY Env Conserv L § 15-2705 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 15 - Water Resources Title 27 - Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers System 15-2705 - Jurisdiction of the Commissioner and the Adirondack Park Agency.

§ 15-2705. Jurisdiction  of  the  commissioner  and  the Adirondack parkagency.Notwithstanding provisions of any other general or  special  law,  the   functions, powers and duties encompassed by this section shall be vested   in  the Adirondack park agency as to any privately owned part of a river   area within the Adirondack park as defined by law which may become  part   of   the   system;   however,  the  commissioner  shall  have  exclusive   jurisdiction over all other river areas in the state and of all parts of   river areas owned by the state located within the Adirondack park  which   may  become  part  of the system. This section shall not be construed to   divest the commissioner from  the  exercise  of  functions,  powers  and   duties  which  have  not  been  delegated  by  law to the agency. If the   commissioner or the agency shall conduct  any  studies,  proceedings  or   activities  under  this  section or otherwise which affect or may affect   river areas, any part of which are  within  the  Adirondack  park,  they   shall consult and cooperate to carry out the purposes of this title.
NY Env Conserv L § 15-2707 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 15 - Water Resources Title 27 - Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers System 15-2707 - Classes of River Areas Includable in System, Criteria; Management Objectives.

§ 15-2707. Classes  of  river  areas  includable  in  system,  criteria;              management objectives.   1. The following types of river areas are eligible  for  inclusion  in the  system.  All  state agencies are hereby directed to pursue policies with respect to  their  respective  activities,  functions,  powers  and duties  which  are  designated  to  enhance the conditions of designated rivers in accordance with the criteria set forth for such rivers in this section.   2. All rivers in the system shall be relatively free of pollution  and the  water  quality  thereof of a standard sufficiently high to meet the primary management purposes enumerated herein.   a. Wild river. Those rivers or sections of rivers  that  are  free  of diversions  and  impoundments, inaccessible to the general public except by water, foot or horse  trail,  and  with  river  areas  primitive  and undeveloped  in  nature  and with development, if any, limited to forest management and foot bridges.  (1) The minimum length of any one section shall be five miles.  (2) In general, the minimum distance from the river shore to a  public highway  or  a  private  road  open to the public for motor vehicle use, shall be one-half mile except where  a  physical  barrier  exists  which effectively screens the sight and sound of motor vehicles.  (3)  Management  of wild river areas shall be directed at perpetuating them in a wild condition as defined herein.   b. Scenic river. Those rivers, or sections of rivers, that are free of diversions or impoundments except for log dams, with limited road access and with river areas largely primitive and largely undeveloped or  which are  partially  or predominantly used for agriculture, forest management and  other  dispersed  human  activities  which  do  not   substantially interfere with public use and enjoyment of the rivers and their shores.  (1) There shall be no minimum length of any one section.  (2)  Management  of scenic river areas shall be directed at preserving and restoring the natural scenic qualities of such rivers.   c. Recreational river. Those rivers, or sections of rivers,  that  are readily  accessible  by  road  or railroad, that may have development in their river area  and  that  may  have  undergone  some  impoundment  or diversion in the past.  (1) There shall be no minimum length of any one section.  (2)  Management  shall  be  directed  at  preserving and restoring the natural scenic and recreational qualities of such river areas.   d. Exceptions. Limited existing exceptions to  the  criteria  for  all three  classes  of  rivers  will  not  automatically exclude rivers from designation. Rather, the river area shall be examined as  a  whole  with its overall worthiness for inclusion being the deciding factor.
NY Env Conserv L § 15-2711 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 15 - Water Resources Title 27 - Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers System 15-2711 - Establishing Boundaries.

§ 15-2711. Establishing boundaries.The  commissioner  shall,  within  one  year  after  a  river has been   included in the state  wild,  scenic  and  recreational  rivers  system,   establish  detailed  boundaries  of  the river area associated with that   river, except that in the case of river areas within the Adirondack park   said boundaries shall be mutually agreed upon by  the  commissioner  and   the  agency.  Said  boundaries shall not exceed a width of one-half mile   from each bank thereof.
NY Env Conserv L § 15-2713 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 15 - Water Resources Title 27 - Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers System 15-2713 - Initial Designations.

§ 15-2713. Initial designations.The  following  rivers  which are located within the boundaries of the   Adirondack park, as now defined by law, are to be initially included  in   this system being classified by the above-stated criteria:1. Wild riversa.  Cedar river--Approximately seven miles from the southwest boundary   of lot 82, township 17, Totten and Crossfield's Purchase to the Hamilton   county line.b. Cold river--Approximately fourteen miles from the Duck Hole to  the   confluence  with  the Raquette river and the entire three-mile length of   Ouluska Pass brook.c.  Hudson  river--Approximately  ten  and  one-half  miles  from  the   confluence of the Cedar river to the confluence with Boreas river.d. Indian river--Approximately thirteen miles from Brook Trout lake to   the confluence with the south branch of the Moose river.e.  Opalescent  river--Approximately eleven miles from Flowed Lands to   the confluence with the Hudson river.f. East  branch  of  the  Sacandaga  river--Approximately  eleven  and   one-half  miles from Botheration pond to a point one-half mile above the   confluence with Cook brook.g. West branch of the Sacandaga river--Approximately seven miles  from   the  confluence  of the Piseco lake outlet to the confluence with Dugway   creek.h. West Canada creek--Approximately eight miles from Mud lake  to  the   Old Mitchell dam site.2. Scenic riversa.  Ampersand  brook--Approximately eight miles from Ampersand pond to   the confluence with the Raquette river.b. Ausable river--Approximately nine miles from  Marcy  swamp  to  St.   Hubert's.c.  Boreas  river--Approximately eleven and one-half miles from Cheney   pond to the confluence with the Hudson river.d. Bouquet river--Approximately six miles of the North Fork  from  the   headwaters  on  Dial  mountain  to the bridge on route 73. Approximately   five and one-half miles of the South Fork from  the  headwaters  to  the   bridge on route 73.e. Cedar river--Approximately five miles from the Hamilton County line   to the confluence with the Hudson river.f.  Hudson  river--Approximately nine miles from the hamlet of Newcomb   to the confluence with the Cedar river and approximately four miles from   the confluence with the Boreas river to a point one mile  north  of  the   hamlet of North river.g.  South branch of the Moose river--Approximately eighteen miles from   the east boundary of the state land immediately  west  of  Little  Moose   lake  to the west boundary of state land near Rock Dam and approximately   six and one-half miles from the east boundary of state land  just  north   of  Woodhull  mountain  downstream  to  the state land boundary near the   confluence with the middle branch of the Moose river.3. Recreational riversa. West branch of Ausable river--Approximately  five  miles  from  the   state  boundary  along  the  River  road  east  of Big Cherry Patch pond   downstream to the state boundary immediately west of High Falls.
NY Env Conserv L § 15-2717 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 15 - Water Resources Title 27 - Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers System 15-2717 - Cooperation With the Federal Government.

§ 15-2717. Cooperation with the federal government.Nothing  in  this  title  shall  preclude a section of the state wild,   scenic and recreational rivers  system  from  becoming  a  part  of  the   national  wild and scenic rivers system. The commissioner and the agency   are directed to encourage and assist any federal studies  for  inclusion   of New York State rivers in the national wild and scenic rivers system.
NY Env Conserv L § 15-2719 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 15 - Water Resources Title 27 - Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers System 15-2719 - Cooperation Clause.

§ 15-2719. Cooperation clause.The  commissioner  and  agency  shall  cooperate  with  each other and   coordinate  their  activities   with   respect   to   their   respective   jurisdictions  over  the designated rivers within the Adirondack park to   ensure compliance for the general criteria and management objectives set   forth in this part.
NY Env Conserv L § 15-2721 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 15 - Water Resources Title 27 - Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers System 15-2721 - Conflict With Other Laws.

§ 15-2721. Conflict with other laws.Any  section  of the state wild, scenic and recreational rivers system   that is or shall become a part of the Forest Preserve, the Adirondack or   Catskill Parks or any other state park, wildlife refuge, or similar area   shall be subject to the provisions of  this  title,  and  the  laws  and   constitutional   provisions   under   which   the  other  areas  may  be   administered, and in the case of  conflict  between  the  provisions  of   those  laws  and  constitutional  provisions  and the provisions of this   title, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.
NY Env Conserv L § 15-2723 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 15 - Water Resources Title 27 - Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers System 15-2723 - Penalties and Enforcement.

§ 15-2723. Penalties and enforcement.Any  person who violates any provision of this title or any regulation   or order issued pursuant to this act by the commissioner or  the  agency   may be compelled to comply with or obey the same by injunction, mandamus   or  other  appropriate  remedy. In addition, any such person shall pay a   civil penalty of not less than one hundred  dollars  or  more  than  one   thousand dollars for each day of such violation. The commissioner or the   agency  as  the case may be, is authorized to commence a civil action to   recover such civil penalties or other appropriate relief.