Rulings against APA permitting processes reverberate By Gwendolyn Craig and Zachary Matson The Adirondack Park Agency’s loss of two court cases in two days earlier this month raised questions about the agency's internal operations and how … [Read more...] about After dual court losses, what’s next for the Adirondack Park Agency?
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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
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
Former DEC commissioner appeals judge’s marina decision
By Gwendolyn Craig A former head of the Department of Environmental Conservation is appealing a state Supreme Court decision dismissing his lawsuit against a marina project on Lower Saranac Lake. Thomas Jorling, who lives on the lake and was … [Read more...] about Former DEC commissioner appeals judge’s marina decision
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