N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 51-0705

§ 51-0705. Approval and execution of state projects.\n 1. State forest preserve, stream rights acquisition, wetlands\npreservation or restoration, unique area preservation, and public access\nto state lands projects shall be undertaken pursuant to this title only\nwith the approval of the commissioner.\n 2. Such projects as have been approved by the commissioner shall be\nexecuted by the department in the manner provided for by applicable law.\n