Adirondack advocates press managers to act on carrying capacity studies By Zachary Matson When state officials in 2013 detailed a plan to upgrade Second Pond Boat Launch, the primary public access to the Saranac Chain of Lakes, they noted … [Read more...] about How many boats is too many?
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Appellate court tosses marina permit over APA wetlands rules
APA acknowledges far-reaching impact of wetlands decision; court offers mixed verdict over carrying capacity studies By Zachary Matson A state appellate court on Thursday invalidated an Adirondack Park Agency permit for a marina on Lower … [Read more...] about Appellate court tosses marina permit over APA wetlands rules
Appellate judges hear argument on Lower Saranac Lake marinaย
Lack of research for lakes' carrying capacity at heart of lawsuit By Zachary Matson Appellate Division judges last week pressed a state lawyer on why the Adirondack Park Agency has failed to study the capacity of lakes in the park and whether … [Read more...] about Appellate judges hear argument on Lower Saranac Lake marinaย
Upper Saranac marina docked, awaiting complete application
APA seeks more data on proposed expansion project By Zachary Matson Marina developers stirring resistance on both Upper and Lower Saranac lakes have filed a permit application to expand the former Hickok Boat Livery on Fish Creek Ponds, leaving … [Read more...] about Upper Saranac marina docked, awaiting complete application
Environmental groups bolster carrying capacity claim against APA
Protect the Adirondacks, Adirondack Wild and Sierra Club cry foul over Lower Saranac Lake marina approval By Zachary Matson A trio of environmental groups joined the argument that the state should have conducted a study of Lower Saranac … [Read more...] about Environmental groups bolster carrying capacity claim against APA