NY S09280

Creates the "New York Open Water Data Act" requiring state agencies to identify, standardize, and publicly share water-related data including streamflow, groundwater levels, water quality, infrastructure, and water affordability information

Designates the New York Water Resources Institute at Cornell University and New York Sea Grant at Stony Brook University as conveners to facilitate quarterly meetings with six state agencies

Requires agencies to develop common data standards and make water data publicly available through OpenNY with API access and GIS mapping capabilities within two years of enactment

Mandates quarterly updates to compiled water data and collaboration with regional bodies including the Great Lakes Commission and International Joint Commission

Requires annual plans submitted to the governor and legislature by September 1 detailing existing data assessment, budget needs, and progress metrics