Waterbody Classifications, Shoreline

This data set provides the water quality classifications of New York State's lakes, rivers, streams and ponds, collectively referred to as waterbodies. All water bodies in the state are provided a water quality classification based on existing, or expected best usage, of each waterbody or waterbody segment. Under New York State's Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), Title 5 of Article 15, certain waters of the state are protected on the basis of their classification. Streams and small waterbodies located in the course of a stream that are designated as C (T) or higher (i.e., C (TS), B, or A) are collectively referred to as "protected streams."

本数据集提供了纽约州湖泊、河流、溪流和池塘的水质分类，统称为水体。州内所有水体均根据其现有或预期最佳用途，被赋予相应的水质分类。根据纽约州环境保护法（ECL）第15篇第5章，基于水体的分类，对州内某些水体实施保护。位于河流流程中并被指定为C（T）或更高等级（即C（TS）、B或A）的溪流和小水体，统称为“受保护溪流”。