New Wetlands Regulatory Process (Oct.2025)

The state DEC has issued new regulations on how determinations are made as to whether a parcel or project affect regulated wetlands. The old DEC wetlands maps are no longer determinative and a request to DEC for a wetlands jurisdiction determination is now necessary for each parcel that may be part of any subdivisions, site plan, special use permit and building permit. The form(s) and regulations are posted on the DEC website (search: wetlands). The Planning Board has adopted a new form in compliance with the regulations. (See our forms page) Because applications to the Planning Board in most instances cannot be deemed complete until the DEC process is completed, early submission to the DEC is recommended before you make your Town of Austerlitz application.

Wetlands Form