Micron Wetland Mitigation
Why Are Wetlands Valuable?
Wetlands are known by many names, such as marshes, swamps, bogs, and wet meadows. Wetlands are transition areas between uplands and aquatic habitats. Standing water is only one clue that a wetland may be present. Many wetlands only have visible water during certain seasons of the year. For many years, people did not recognize the many diverse benefits and values of wetlands. Consequently, New York has lost almost half of its historic wetlands to such activities as filling and draining. However, wetlands are valuable to the people and environment of New York State.
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Pursuant to § 24-0501 of Article 24 of the Environmental Conservation Law in relation to the regulation, management, protection and conservation of the freshwater wetlands within the Town of Schroeppel, the Town of Schroeppel hereby adopts and sets forth as its ordinance for freshwater wetlands protection, the provisions of such Article 24, including the procedures and concepts contained therein, except that the provisions of such Article 24 to the extent authorized shall be administered by the Town of Schroeppel as provided herein.
