Environment (Coastal & Flood Protection) in New York

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2025

S 7769: Relates to the management of oysters

This bill extends the New York Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage oyster fisheries until December 31, 2027 (previously set to expire in 2025). It allows the department to continue enforcing existing regulations on oyster size, catch limits, seasons, closed areas, permits, and transportation rules without new legislative changes. The extension directly affects oyster harvesters, processors, and coastal communities relying on regulated oyster management. The bill does not alter the types of rules the department can set, only the duration of its current regulatory authority.

Topics ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 9, 2025

S 4815: Establishes a stakeholder group in the Oswego river basin

S 4815 establishes a stakeholder group to coordinate water releases in the Oswego river basin. The bill requires the state corporation to form this group within six months, including entities controlling flood discharges, community groups, environmental experts, and the Department of Environmental Conservation. The group must review flood storage and watershed release strategies, then recommend a regulatory structure to the governor and legislative leaders within six months. This bill directly affects water management entities and communities in the Oswego basin by creating a process for coordinated flood response, without immediately changing existing water management rules.

Topics ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation Water Quality

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5072: Authorizes municipalities to purchase private residential real property located in a floodplain

This New York bill authorizes cities, towns, and villages to purchase residential homes in floodplains from willing owners at pre-flood damage market value. If purchased, the homes must be demolished, and the land converted into public open space. Municipalities cover standard real estate costs like appraisals and closing fees, while owners pay for mortgages, moving costs, and potential elevation requirements. Homeowners are not forced to sell but may need to implement flood risk mitigation measures if they stay.

Topics ✓ Environment ✗ Housing

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3535: Relates to the granting of certificates for the construction or operation of industrial wind turbines

Prohibits the granting of a certificate for the construction or operation of an on-shore or off-shore industrial wind turbine or wind farm within the jurisdiction and control of the state and within any area of the state outside of the city of New York unless a certificate for the construction or operation of an on-shore or off-shore industrial wind turbine or wind farm within geographic boundaries of or the shoreline adjacent to the city of New York is granted simultaneously.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

Sub-Topics Wind Coastal & Flood Protection

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1314: Relates to the prevention and mitigation of marine and coastal debris

Relates to the prevention and mitigation of marine and coastal debris; defines terms; requires the department of environmental conservation to prepare and annually update a marine and coastal debris action plan.

Topics ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation Recycling

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 672: Reconvenes the New York state sea level rise task force

Reconvenes the New York state sea level rise task force to review the report and recommendations previously issued by the task force, and to determine the progress made in effectuating such recommendations and what recommendations require additional efforts; develop an updated evaluation of ways of protecting New York's remaining coastal ecosystems and natural habitats, and increasing coastal community resilience in the face of sea level rise, applying the best available science as to sea level rise and its anticipated impacts; and updating previous recommendations and, if appropriate, making new recommendations on sea level rise resiliency.

Topics ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5082: Authorizes the department of environmental conservation to establish the Lake DeForest Flood Control Pilot Program

This bill authorizes New York's Department of Environmental Conservation to create the Lake DeForest Flood Control Pilot Program. The program will regulate water releases from Lake DeForest reservoir (operated by a private waterworks corporation) to reduce downstream flooding while ensuring sufficient drinking water quality. The department must establish rules for when flood control measures can be used, such as during major storms, large water inflows, dam safety concerns, or seasonal weather patterns. The program is limited to a 10-year pilot period, running from 2026 through 2036. It directly affects the reservoir operator, downstream communities, and the state's flood management approach for this specific water body.

Topics ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Drinking Water Water Quality

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1829: Establishes the office of flooding prevention and mitigation

Establishes the office of flooding prevention and mitigation to manage and coordinate the work of task forces, commissions, and other bodies and programs tasked with examining issues related to flooding, to review and assess best practices and make recommendations regarding flood prevention and mitigation, and to assist municipalities in developing strategies and policies to combat flooding.

Topics ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7104: Establishes the water resiliency projects fund; appropriation

Establishes the water resiliency projects fund for flood mitigation, stormwater mitigation and other water related resiliency projects; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Water Quality

died · New York · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 6307: Relates to the prevention and mitigation of marine and coastal debris

Relates to the prevention and mitigation of marine and coastal debris; defines terms; requires the department of environmental conservation to prepare and annually update a marine and coastal debris action plan.

Topics ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation Recycling

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