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 marina
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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
In appeal, former DEC commissioner argues lake study required before marina project can move forward
New brief focuses on lack of study of Lower Saranac Lake despite language in State Land Master Plan By Zachary Matson State agencies must study the capacity of boating and other uses on Lower Saranac Lake before a marina project can move … [Read more...] about In appeal, former DEC commissioner argues lake study required before marina project can move forward
Judge dismisses Saranac Lake marina lawsuit
By Gwendolyn Craig A former New York State Environmental Conservation commissioner has lost a lawsuit against his old department and the Adirondack Park Agency over a marina project on Lower Saranac Lake. State Supreme Court Justice Richard … [Read more...] about Judge dismisses Saranac Lake marina lawsuit
State: Saranac Lake Marina expansion doesn’t require major study
By Ry Rivard An attorney for the state argued Friday that New York environmental regulators didn't have to do a major study of Lower Saranac Lake’s health before approving a marina expansion there. The argument came during a hearing for a … [Read more...] about State: Saranac Lake Marina expansion doesn’t require major study
Marina lawsuit presses state to study ‘overuse’
By Ry Rivard It’s not every day that a former head of a New York agency sues his old department. But late last year, Thomas Jorling sued the Department of Environmental Conservation, which he led during much of Gov. Mario Cuomo’s … [Read more...] about Marina lawsuit presses state to study ‘overuse’