Wetlands

Freshwater Wetlands Program (NYDEC): What are Wetlands and why are they valuable 

North Castle Conservation Board’s Environmental Features Map 2012
Please note -features on this map  such as wetlands, may have changed due to new construction, removal of trees, etc. Critical Environmental Area markings at Wampus Pond, Byram Lake, both branches of the Mianus River and the Mianus Reservoir may be better observed by increasing magnification of the map.

North Castle, NY  Wetlands and Watercourse Protection law

North Castle, NY Wetland Permit Procedure

Frequently Asked Questions on Wetlands and Wetland Restoration/Creation

Frequently Asked Questions on Wetland Buffers

Westchester County Guide to Aquatic Wetland Buffers
 

Critical Environmental Areas (CEA)  A 500 ft.  rather than a 100 ft. wetland buffer is required for more effective protection of Critical environmental areas 

New York CEA  

Westchester CEA 
Select location name on the chart to see a map of the critical environmental areas highlighted in yellow

North Castle CEA 
Go to Definitions Ch 340-3 Critical area