New York State Legislature Senate Committee on Conservation and Recreation Bill Files

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
These files were compiled under the leadership of Bernard C. Smith, one of the State's principal architects of major legislation in the areas of environmental protection, conservation, and recreation. Files include legislation and supporting memoranda of virtually all aspects of environmental law, including land, air, and water resource management and protection; wildlife conservation; and regulation and enhancement of outdoor recreation.
Title
Bill files
Quantity
8 cubic feet; 16 hollinger boxes
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
L0237
Creator
Scope and Content Note

These files were compiled by the Senate Committee on Conservation and Recreation under the chairmanship of Bernard C. Smith. Smith was heralded in the 1977 New York Red Book as one of the State's principal architects of major legislation in the areas of environmental protection, conservation, and recreation. In particular, he was a dedicated advocate of the Adirondack Park and played a major role in the creation of the Adirondack Park Agency. The legislation and supporting memoranda in these files pertain to virtually all aspects of environmental law in New York State, including land, air, and water resource management and protection; wildlife conservation; and regulation and enhancement of outdoor recreation.

Processing Information

These files were transferred to the State Archives at an unknown date. The records were accessioned in conjunction with a facility renovation project undertaken in 2002.

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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