New York State Coasts and Waterways

New York State Coasts and Waterways. New York State Department of State , Division of Coastal Resources. , With 5,000 miles of coast and shorelines, New York State has been endowed with a great legacy. The Atlantic Ocean, Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, the vast lakes of Erie, Ontario and Champlain, the Finger Lakes, the Adirondack lakes, and the St. Lawrence, Hudson, Niagara, Mohawk and Susquehanna rivers, all contribute to the state's quality of life. Each has played an important role in our history , home to Native American settlements, as gateways for immigration, and as highways for commerce and transportation. They provide food for the body, recreation and inspiration for the soul. In many ways, for many peoples, our Coasts and shores have been and continue to be priceless treasures well worth our protection., Through voluntary partnerships with local governments and community groups the State of New York supports coastal economies and protects ecosystems. By providing technical expertise and financial assistance, it helps to revitalize waterfront communities, safeguard estuaries, provide recreation, sustain historic maritime communities and continually strives to improve New York's invaluable coastlines., [Captions:] , Close to 45 million gallons of water flows per minute over world famous Niagara Falls., Completed in 1931, the George Washington Bridge spans the Hudson River., Seneca Lake Landing - a landmark of the Finger Lakes region.