Wetlands DEC - Checkzones

NYS DEC provides each counties regulated freshwater wetlands dataset with a shapefile containing "check zones." These are 500 foot zones around wetland polygons and 200 foot zones around linear wetlands. Due to the approximate nature of the mapped wetland boundaries, NYSDEC recommends that if you are planning a project within the check zone, you should check with NYSDEC to determine if a wetlands permit is required. The check zone should not be confused with the regulated adjacent area (usually 100 feet, but sometimes more) surrounding a wetland.