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 

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SNAP/HEAP and Columbia County Food Security Response

For recent updates to this information, please go to: www.columbiacountyny.com

11-3-25 Columbia County Press Release regarding SNAP
 The Board of Supervisors is working with various Columbia County agencies and Greater Promise Neighborhood to assist our residents whose SNAP benefits may be cut as of November 1st. Here is a list of resources to help those in need. We will continue to update as information becomes available:
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• Columbia County Food Resources (Pantries, Food Programs, Community Fridges)

• Columbia County Office for the Aging-Home Delivered Meals Program Eligibility & Congregate Meal Sites Eligibility and Information

• For WIC Families

• Taghkanic Community Fridge Guidelines