By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park Agency has approved a controversial subdivision near Great Sacandaga Lake, after agency staffers and attorneys made the case that they can balance property rights and the environment without the mandates in a … [Read more...] about Adirondack Park board approves Fulton County lake development
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Controversial subdivision, visitor use planning on APA’s agenda
By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park Agency’s upcoming Thursday and Friday meetings include two high-interest agenda items including the potential approval of a controversial subdivision project and a presentation on visitor use management and … [Read more...] about Controversial subdivision, visitor use planning on APA’s agenda
Campground expansion, ropes course, solar project, more up for public comment
By Gwendolyn Craig A number of completed project applications and proposals are up for public comment to the Adirondack Park Agency. To submit a comment on any of the projects below, go to https://apa.ny.gov/Hearings/index.cfm, scroll to the … [Read more...] about Campground expansion, ropes course, solar project, more up for public comment
Attorney General and APA settle with Hudson River retreat owner, but compliance remains in question
By Gwendolyn Craig The state Attorney General’s Office and the Adirondack Park Agency have negotiated a new consent order with a Hudson River retreat owner, who will pay $42,000 for building illegal structures and other APA compliance problems. … [Read more...] about Attorney General and APA settle with Hudson River retreat owner, but compliance remains in question
Former APA board member Chad Dawson joins Adirondack Wild board
By Gwendolyn Craig Chad Dawson, the Adirondack Park Agency board member who resigned late last year out of frustration with the agency and state Department of Environmental Conservation, has taken a new post in the Adirondacks. Dawson, a … [Read more...] about Former APA board member Chad Dawson joins Adirondack Wild board
New Hinckley Day Use Area campsites, amenities up for public comment
By Gwendolyn Craig The state Department of Environmental Conservation is proposing to revamp a day-use area in the southwestern portion of the Adirondack Park, one that public comments show has been a problem spot for illegal ATV activity and … [Read more...] about New Hinckley Day Use Area campsites, amenities up for public comment