N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law Section 8-0101
Purpose

It is the purpose of this act to declare a state policy which will encourage productive and enjoyable harmony between man and his environment; to promote efforts which will prevent or eliminate damage to the environment and enhance human and community resources; and to enrich the understanding of the ecological systems, natural, human and community resources important to the people of the state.

Source: Section 8-0101 — Purpose, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/ENV/8-0101 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jan. 31, 2026).

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