What's happening
This bill designates Oceola Lake and Lake Mohegan as inland waterways for the purposes of waterfront revitalization in New York.
Why it matters
Expanding Access to Funding & Programs. By designating Oceola Lake and Lake Mohegan as inland waterways, local governments and organizations around these lakes may now be eligible for state funding and technical assistance for waterfront revitalization projects, which could enhance local infrastructure, recreation, and conservation efforts.
Environmental and Economic Impacts. The new designation can support initiatives that improve water quality, promote sustainable development, and protect wildlife habitats. It may also stimulate local economies by attracting tourism and supporting recreational businesses.
Local Planning Empowerment. Municipalities bordering these lakes would gain more tools for comprehensive planning and zoning, potentially leading to more coordinated and strategic development along the waterfronts, balancing growth with environmental stewardship.
Community Revitalization Opportunities. Residents and stakeholders could see improvements in public access to the lakes, new parks or trails, and revitalized downtown or waterfront areas, enhancing quality of life and community engagement.
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Add Lakes to Waterway List
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History
- Substituted by S7612
- Rules report cal.451
- Reported
- Reported referred to rules
- Reported referred to ways and means
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Add Lakes to Revitalization List
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Terrence P. Murphy
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STATE OF NEW YORK
S. 7612 A. 9655
SENATE - ASSEMBLY
January 30, 2018
IN SENATE -- Introduced by Sen. MURPHY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Finance
IN ASSEMBLY -- Introduced by M. of A. BYRNE -- read once and referred to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to designating Oceola Lake and lake Mohegan as inland waterways for purposes of waterfront revitalization
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Paragraph (a) of subdivision 4 of section 911 of the executive law, as separately amended by chapters 43, 255, and 433 of the laws of 2017, is amended to read as follows:
(a) the state's major inland lakes consisting of lakes Baldwin, Ballston, Big Tupper, Black, Campfire, Canadarago, Canandaigua, Cayuga, Champlain, Charles, Chateaugay, Chautauqua, Conesus, Cranberry, East Caroga, Echo (in the county of Westchester), George, Glencoma, Great Sacandaga, Honeoye, Indian, Keuka, Little Wolf (in the county of Franklin), Lincolndale, Long, Lost (in the county of Putnam), Mirror, MacGregor, Mahopac, Mohegan, Northville, Oceola, Oneida, Onondaga, Ossi, Otisco, Otsego, Owasco, Peach, Placid, Purdys, Putnam, Raquette, Ronkonkoma, Sacandaga, Saratoga, Schroon, Secor, Seneca, Shenorock, Skaneateles, Silver (in the county of Wyoming), Saranac and Tonetta, Teakettle Spout, West Caroga and Wixon, Simon (in the county of Franklin) and the Fulton chain of lakes;
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD11058-02-8
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