The Adirondack Park Agency (APA) is a New York State government agency, consisting of 54 staff and an eleven-member board. In 1971 the APA was created by the State Legislature to develop long-range public and private land use plans for the largest park in the continental United States.
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News & Activities
- Agency Meeting April 12, 2018 agenda and mailing package
- Press Room
- Public Input
- Agency meeting schedule
- Live & archived webcast
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Adirondack Park State Land Public Comment Period Announcement
The following Unit Management Plans have open public comment periods:
Black River Wild Forest Comments accepted Until May 3, 2018
Cranberry Lake Boat Launch Comments Accepted Until April 27,2018
Lake George Beach and Battlefield Comments Accepted Until May 3, 2018
For more information please see APA Press Room
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APA Improves Application Process For Large Scale Subdivisions and Shoreline Variance Projects
APA Chairman Craig said, “These revised application processes will improve efficiency, further clarify project requirements and eliminate unnecessary costs to project sponsors.”
Please see Press Release
Large Scale Subdivision Application Materials
Shoreline Variance Application Materials -
Governor Cuomo Approves State Land Classification
Governor Andrew Cuomo approves APA recommendation for 2016-17 State Land Classification Package - Press Release
View a new State Land Interactive Map
On February 2, 2018, the Agency Board voted to accept the Final Environmental Impact Statement for classification of the Boreas Ponds Tract, subject to ministerial changes. The documents may be viewed here: SLMP Final Environmental Impact Statement, Preferred Alternative Map 2B, Appendix A Map Book, Appendix B Public Comment Response, Appendix C Comparison of DSEIS to FSEIS Redline, Appendix D Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan Area Descriptions Redline
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ORDA Unit Management Plan Amendments
The Agency will be accepting public comment on Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan conformance for the Gore Mountain (71MB pdf) UMP amendment until March 26, 2018. SLMP_UMP_Comments@apa.ny.gov
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APA Announces Public Comment Period For Travel Corridor Amendment
APA has proposed an amendment to the Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan (APSLMP) involving the clarification of the Travel Corridors classification category definition, the guidelines for management and use, and amendments of related provisions. The APA will accept public comment until May 7, 2018. Three public hearing sessions will be held on April 11, 24 and 25.
Please address comments to:
Kathy Regan
Deputy Director for Planning
NYS Adirondack Park Agency
P.O. Box 99
Ray Brook, NY 12977
Fax: 518-891-3938
Email - SLMP_Comments@apa.ny.govDownload the DSEIS
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Adirondack Park Agency 2017 Annual Report
Read the APA 2017 Annual Report
APA Division reports are available on the Press Room page.
