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Public Comments Sought On Boat Decontamination Facilities

March 21, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

DEC LogoThe Adirondack Park Agency (APA) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) have announced a joint public comment period to solicit comments for a proposed amendment to the Generic Unit Management Plan/Generic Environmental Impact Statement for Campgrounds and Day-Use Areas.

The Generic UMP provides information on the environmental setting, inventory of facilities, organizational structure, issues, constraints, management objectives, and effects for Campgrounds and Day-Use Areas in both the Adirondack and Catskill Parks.

The proposed amendment will allow for the construction and permanent placement of aquatic invasive species (AIS) decontamination facilities including equipment storage buildings, decontamination pad, and vehicle access. Watercraft contaminated with AIS is a common pathway for the introduction of AIS into a waterbody. The decontamination of watercraft is an effective tool to reduce the risk of invasive species introduction and spread.

Description of Watercraft Decontamination Facility:

  • Single story building not to exceed 320 square feet with a height of fifteen feet or less above existing grade.
  • Exterior walls and siding shall incorporate natural materials or wood siding to the extent possible to blend with existing surroundings.
  • Site-specific modifications may need to be made on a case-by-case basis via a State Land Consultation with the APA.

The Department of Environmental Conservation will accept comments on the proposed management action in the Campground GEIS/UMP through April 2nd, 2022.

Public comments can be submitted by mail or email to:

Josh Houghton, EPS2(NR)
NYS DEC Bureau of Recreation
625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-5253
Phone: (518) 457-2500
Email: campinfo@dec.ny.gov

The APA will accept public comments on Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan conformance of the UMP amendment through April 11, 2022

Address all written comments related to the proposed amendment’s conformance to the Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan to:

Megan Phillips, Deputy Director Planning
Adirondack Park Agency
P.O. Box 99
Ray Brook, NY 12977
Phone: (518) 891-4050
Email: SLMP_UMP_Comments@apa.ny.gov

To review the Amendment click here.

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Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondacks, APA, boating, Catskills, DEC, Fisheries, fishing, Forest Preserve, Invasive Species, water quality

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