New York S04036 amends town law to allow watershed protection improvement districts to work towards the preservation of development rights.
New York S04036 amends the town law to specify that after a watershed protection improvement district is established, the town board may adopt plans and specifications and enter into contracts or take other actions for the protection and restoration of groundwater, surface waters, and drinking water quality. This includes actions such as stormwater treatment projects, wetland construction, and preservation of development rights. The act takes effect immediately.
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