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The state's failure to study Adirondack lakes has become a central criticism for environmental advocates
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Lawsuit challenges DEC’s delay in conducting carrying capacity study
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Protect the Adirondacks sues to force study of Saranac Lake water bodies
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Appellate court tosses marina permit over APA wetlands rules
A state appellate court invalidated a permit for a marina on Lower Saranac Lake, ruling the Adirondack Park Agency wrongly followed wetlands rules.
2022 Explored: Carrying Capacity
Judges weigh argument that state must study lake capacity before approving projects A new legal theory reached the state’s appellate courts in 2022 and could lead to judicial guidance on the state’s responsibility to study Adirondack lakes in more detail before approving development. The idea centers on language in the Adirondack State Land Master Plan…
Appellate judges hear argument on Lower Saranac Lake marina
Judges pressed a lawyer for the Adirondack Park Agency on a lack of research on lakes' carrying capacity.
Upper Saranac marina docked, awaiting complete application
Adirondack Park Agency seeks more information about plans to expand Upper Saranac Marina on Fish Creek Ponds.
Environmental groups bolster carrying capacity claim against APA
Protect the Adirondacks, Adirondack Wild and Sierra Club cry foul over Lower Saranac Lake marina approval