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S 9062

Adds Salmon Creek in Monroe County to the definition of inland waterways

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rob Ortt

Adds Salmon Creek (Monroe County) to New York’s inland waterways, subjecting it to the same regulatory framework and protections as other designated waters.

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Bill Summary · S 9062

Summary of Bill S 9062 (2025-2026) – Adds Salmon Creek in Monroe County to the definition of inland waterways

Overview

  • Jurisdiction: New York (Senate)
  • Sponsor: Senator Rob Ortt (with co-sponsor)
  • Status: Advanced through committees in 2026; currently at Third Reading as of April 2026
  • Official Title: An act to amend the executive law, in relation to adding Salmon Creek in Monroe County to the definition of inland waterways
  • Effective date: Immediate

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill expands the list of waterways that are categorized as inland waterways by amending the executive law.
  • Specifically, it adds Salmon Creek in Monroe County to the existing enumeration of major creeks and waterways designated as inland waterways.

Key Provisions

  1. Amendment to the Executive Law (Section 911, subdivision 4, paragraph (c))

    • The language currently lists an extensive roster of major creeks and inland waterways (with multiple counties and individual creeks named).
    • The bill adds Salmon Creek (located in Monroe County) to this enumerated list.
    • The rest of the enumerated waterways remain unchanged, including numerous other creeks and streams across several counties.

  2. Scope of Designation

    • Salmon Creek will now be treated under the same regulatory framework and definitions that apply to other inland waterways named in the statute.
    • This designation can influence regulatory oversight, conservation, and related programs tied to inland waterways as defined by the statute.

  3. Effective Date

    • The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Salmon Creek (Monroe County): Directly affected by the reclassification; subject to the same regulatory considerations, protections, and programs that apply to inland waterways in the state.
  • State Agencies (notably the Department of Environmental Conservation): Responsible for administering and enforcing the inland waterways designation. This may involve watershed management, water quality standards, habitat conservation, and related permitting or oversight activities.
  • Environmental and Local Stakeholders: Communities in Monroe County, local governments, environmental groups, and landowners along Salmon Creek could experience changes in regulatory expectations and potential eligibility for state programs or funding tied to inland waterways.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: January 28, 2026
  • Committee Assignment: Environmental Conservation
  • Recent Actions (as of the provided history):
    • Referred to Environmental Conservation (1/28/2026)
    • Reported in committee (April 2026)
    • Advanced to Third Reading (April 27, 2026)
  • Next Steps (if enacted): Likely passage by both houses (Senate and Assembly) and signature by the Governor to become law. If approved, the change would take effect immediately.

Notes and Context

  • The bill is part of a broader regulatory framework that lists numerous creeks and waterways across New York State as inland waterways. By including Salmon Creek, Monroe County, the bill aligns Salmon Creek with protections and regulatory structures associated with inland waterways.
  • The text references prior amendments from 2023 (chapters 382 and 397) that reorganized or clarified the list of inland waterways; this bill adds Salmon Creek within that existing framework.

If you’d like, I can provide a side-by-side comparison of the current list of inland waterways with Salmon Creek added, or a brief explainer of what specific regulatory implications typically accompany an inland-waterway designation in New York.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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