Section 51-0705 - Approval and execution of state projects1. State forest preserve, stream rights acquisition, wetlands preservation or restoration, unique area preservation, and public access to state lands projects shall be undertaken pursuant to this title only with the approval of the commissioner.2. Such projects as have been approved by the commissioner shall be executed by the department in the manner provided for by applicable law.N.Y. Envtl. Conserv. Law § 51-0705