For Immediate Release: June 22, 2026
Contact:
Keith P. McKeever | Public Information Officer | Adirondack Park Agency
contact@apa.ny.gov | (518) 891-4050
RAY BROOK, NY – The Adirondack Park Agency is accepting public comment on projects currently under review. The public is encouraged to go online to learn more about each public comment opportunity and to submit comments electronically. https://apa.ny.gov/contact/public-comment.cfm
- The action involves a permit and variance request for the construction of a dock to provide public ADA-accessible canoe and kayak access to Lake Flower. The proposal is located in the Village of Saranac Lake, Essex County. There will be a hearing on June 25, 2026 from 10 am - 11 am. More information about accessing the hearing can be found on the APA website.
- The action involves a deepwater marsh wetland restoration project in Follensby Clear Pond. The project proposes the removal of native Vallisneria americana for propagation and replanting in areas where the aquatic invasive species Eurasian watermilfoil has recently been removed. The proposal is located in the Town of St. Armand, Franklin County.
- The action involves a 409-acre sustainable timber harvest designed to remove a declining overstory and encourage desirable regeneration. The property is subject to a NYS Working Forest Conservation Easement, and is certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and Forest Stewardship Council third party monitoring programs. The proposal is located in the Town of Mayfield, Fulton County.
- The action involves replacement of two existing utility poles measuring 38.5 feet above grade with two improved utility poles measuring 432 feet and 53 feet above grade. The proposal is located in the Town of Forestport, Oneida County.
- The action involves the replacement of 10 existing overhead electrical distribution poles and the installation of five new poles between 859 NYS Route 9N and the intersection of Alexandria Ave. The proposal is located in Ticonderoga, Essex County.
- The action involves converting an existing building, formerly used as a golf pro shop, into a restaurant. The building has been vacant for more than five years. The proposal is located in the Town of Indian Lake, Hamilton County.