Joint Statement on Court's Decision to Overturn DEC Freshwater Wetlands Rule
“Today’s decision annulling the new Wetlands Regulations is an important win for New Yorkers and our economy, and we hope that it will lead to a more reasonable approach to the regulation of freshwater wetlands in our state. We agree that ecologically important wetlands need protection, and New York has historically done so - but the new DEC regulation was preventing housing, infrastructure, and manufacturing projects across the state from moving forward. We cannot afford to have that happen. With the Governor’s focus on affordability and more efficient regulations, the state can adopt new wetland rules that are environmentally protective while supporting economic growth.”
- The Business Council of New York State, Inc.
- New York State Economic Development Council
- NY State Builders Association
- New York Construction Materials Association
- National Federation of Independent Business in New York
- National Waste and Recycling Association
- Associated General Contractors
- New York State Association of Realtors