Adirondack Park Agency

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Applicant / Project Title:
Upper Saranac Foundation
Comment Period Ends:  
Thursday, July 2, 2026
APA Project ID: 2026-0049
Project Description: The action involves a deep water marsh wetland restoration project in Follensby Clear Pond. Proposed removal of native Vallisneria americana, involving wetlands, for propagation and replanting in areas recently cleared of the aquatic invasive plant Eurasian watermilfoil. This initiative is designed to reinforce the long-term success of prior invasive species control efforts by accelerating native vegetation recovery in formerly infested areas.

Project Location:  Follensby Clear Pond, Town of Santa Clara, Tax Parcels 442.-1-7 and 453.-1-1
Project County: Franklin
APA Land Use Classification: Underwater
APA Contact:  Aaron Ziemann
Adirondack Park Agency
P.O. Box 99
Ray Brook, NY 12977
Contact Person for Project: Guy Middleton
Upper Saranac Foundation
P.O. Box 564
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
APA Project Type: 9 NYCRR Part 578
Additional Information: P2026-0049 Location Map
P2026-0049 Project Narrative

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