Adirondack Park Agency

General Permit 2015G-2: Aquatic Invasive Species Management Using Benthic Barriers and Hand Harvesting Techniques

What Is It?

Authorizes the use of hand harvesting and benthic barriers to eradicate or reduce population numbers or otherwise control the growth and spread of certain aquatic invasive species in wetlands throughout the Adirondack Park.

Issued to the NYSDEC, LGPC, HRBRRD, Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP), local municipalities, and qualified lake associations or other qualified organizations, certified lake managers, and experienced lake managers subject to approval by the Agency on conditions.

Required Forms

Application Help and Information

Form Submission

The Agency accepts submissions via email and mail. Emails can be sent to APASubmissions@apa.ny.gov or via the form below. Before submitting, please ensure that:

  • All submissions are in PDF format and legible;
  • Electronic copies of plans are fully scalable;
  • Applications contain scans of signatures affixed by hand or electronic signatures consistent with the Electronic Signatures and Records Act.

If you cannot submit a form via email, please send a hard copy to:

New York State Adirondack Park Agency
P.O. Box 99
1133 NYS Route
86 Ray Brook, NY 12977

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