N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 15-1723

§ 15-1723. Contribution to the cost of headwater improvement.\n Licensees and persons exercising rights conferred by title 17 of this\narticle shall be liable for any payments or charges resulting from the\nimprovement of headwaters under the provisions of title 21 and title 23\nof this article, according to their respective interests in the property\nbenefited.\n