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APA approves dock covers at Saranac Lake Marina

By Zachary Matson

The Adirondack Park Agency signed off on plans to cover docks at the Saranac Lake Marina in decade-old project.

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After dual court losses, what’s next for the Adirondack Park Agency?

By Gwendolyn Craig

Questions remain about the Adirondack Park Agency's permitting process and what that means going forward.

Appellate court tosses marina permit over APA wetlands rules

By Zachary Matson

A state appellate court invalidated a permit for a marina on Lower Saranac Lake, ruling the Adirondack Park Agency wrongly followed wetlands rules.

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Environmental groups bolster carrying capacity claim against APA

By Zachary Matson

Protect the Adirondacks, Adirondack Wild and Sierra Club cry foul over Lower Saranac Lake marina approval 

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In appeal, former DEC commissioner argues lake study required before marina project can move forward

By Zachary Matson

New brief focuses on lack of study of Lower Saranac Lake despite language in State Land Master Plan 

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Former DEC commissioner appeals judge’s marina decision

By Gwendolyn Craig

Thomas Jorling is appealing a state Supreme Court decision dismissing his lawsuit against a marina project on Lower Saranac Lake.

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Judge dismisses Saranac Lake marina lawsuit

By Gwendolyn Craig

State Supreme Court Justice Richard Meyer dismissed Thomas Jorling’s complaints against two state entities who supported the project.

Upper Saranac Marina project on hold while town updates zoning

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Town of Santa Clara has issued a moratorium on development while it upgrades zoning regulations, putting some marina plans on hold.

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