Wetlands

Freshwater Wetlands Program (NYDEC): What Are Wetlands and Why Are They Valuable

North Castle Conservation Board's Environmental Features Map (PDF)
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 the 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 (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions on Wetland Buffers (PDF)

Westchester County Guide to Aquatic Wetland Buffers (PDF)

Critical Environmental Areas (CEA) 

A 500-foot rather than a 100-foot wetland buffer is required for more effective protection of Critical environmental areas.

New York CEA & Westchester CEA
Select the 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