On Thursday, January 16, 2025, Cuddy & Feder Partner Anthony Morando and Associate Maximillian Mahalek will share their insights at the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) 2025 Annual Meeting in a panel discussion titled “New York State Wetlands Regulation Changes.”
This timely session will address the implementation of New York’s enhanced freshwater wetlands regulations, following groundbreaking legislation adopted in 2022. The updated regulations impose stricter limitations on development activities near wetlands while expanding the scope of protected areas. The panel will explore the complexities of balancing the state’s environmental goals with the pressing needs for housing, workforce development, and renewable energy.
Anthony Morando, who will serve as the panel’s moderator, will guide the discussion among a distinguished group of panelists, including Maximillian Mahalek of Cuddy & Feder, James A. Bates, Managing Member of Ecological Analysis, LLC, and Drew Victoria Gamils, Senior Attorney for Riverkeeper. Together, they will provide diverse perspectives on the benefits, challenges, and practical implications of these regulations for public and private sectors.
This engaging and thought-provoking panel promises to deliver valuable insights for attorneys, developers, environmental advocates, and other stakeholders navigating these evolving rules.
For more information about the NYSBA 2025 Annual Meeting, visit NYSBA.org.