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Marine Conservation
Federal, State and local government agencies have a legal responsibility to protect, preserve and maintain marine coastal waters, wetlands and tidal marshes. (See listing of Involved Government Agencies).
The oversight goal is to minimize disturbance and disruption and to keep natural habitats healthy for human use and to protect marine resources, including the fish shellfish, wildlife and vegetation native to the shoreline. These actions, in turn, protect us from floods, storm damage and promote the economic and general public welfare by preserving resources essential to Huntington’s continued prosperity.
In general the Marine Conservation Law regulates and provides for the enforcement of:
• Removal/Deposit of Materials (Dredging Permits)
• Construction/Reconstruction on Shoreline (Bulkheads, Docks, Etc.)
• Emergency Repairs/Maintenance of Structures
See Coastal Erosion page for information about New York State Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas and New York State Coastal Erosion Management permit requirements and regulations (6 NYCRR Part 505).