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Committee postpones public hearing on local law asserting rights of Esopus, Rondout and Wallkill waterways
Summary
A proposed local law seeking to establish rights and restoration obligations for the Esopus Creek, Rondout Creek and Wallkill River was tabled after county legal counsel and staff raised concerns about implementation, workload and overlap with existing state and federal protections.
The committee postponed a planned public hearing on a proposed local law that would recognize and prioritize the protection and restoration of the Esopus Creek, Rondout Creek and Wallkill River and asserted residents' rights to clean water.
Legislators divided on the measure said they supported the goal of stronger water protections but sought clarity about legal implications and implementation. Deputy Executive LaValle said county attorneys advised that the proposed law would not expand legal rights beyond existing state and federal protections or the Green Amendment…
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