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This bill adds Denton Lake, Solomon Lake, and Westminster Lake in Patterson to the list of designated inland waterways for waterfront revitalization.
Why it matters
Expanding eligibility for state waterfront revitalization funds. By designating Denton, Solomon, and Westminster Lakes as inland waterways, local governments and organizations around these lakes can now apply for state grants and technical assistance to support environmental, recreational, and economic development projects.
Potential for increased environmental protections. The new designation may lead to more comprehensive management plans and conservation efforts for these lakes, helping to address issues like water quality, shoreline erosion, and habitat preservation.
Encouraging local economic development and tourism. With official recognition, these lakes could see increased investment in public access, waterfront amenities, and recreational programming, potentially boosting tourism and supporting small businesses in Patterson.
Greater community involvement in planning. Inclusion in the inland waterway list allows for more robust local stakeholder input in future development and conservation efforts, giving residents a say in how their lakes are managed and improved.
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STATE OF NEW YORK
10063
IN ASSEMBLY
March 6, 2020
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 including Denton Lake, Solomon Lake, and Westminster Lake in the town of Patterson as inland waterways for the 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 339, 462 and 591 of the laws of 2019, is amended to read as follows:
(a) the state's major inland lakes consisting of lakes Baldwin, Ballston, Big Tupper, Black, Campfire, Canadarago, Canandaigua, Carmel, Cazenovia, Cayuga, Champlain, Charles, Chateaugay, Chautauqua, Chazy, Conesus, Cranberry, Dean Pond (in the county of Putnam), Denton, Drew, East Caroga, Dickiebusch, Echo (in the county of Westchester), George, Glencoma, Great Sacandaga, Honeoye, Indian, Junior (in the county of Westchester), Katonah, Kentwood, Keuka, Kitchawan, Little Wolf (in the county of Franklin), Lincolndale, Long, Lost (in the county of Putnam), Meahagh, Mirror, MacGregor, Mahopac, Minerva, Mohegan, Nimham, Neatahwanta, Northville, Oceola, Oneida, Onondaga, Oscaleta, Ossi, Otisco, Otsego, Owasco, Palmer, Paradox, Peach, Placid, Purdys, Putnam, Raquette, Rippowam, Ronkonkoma, Round, Sacandaga, Saratoga, Schroon, Secor, Seneca, Shenorock, Skaneateles, Silver (in the county of Wyoming), Sagamore, Saranac, Seven Hills, Solomon, Sparkle, Tibet, Tonetta, Teakettle Spout, Truesdale, Waccabuc, West Caroga, Westminster (in the county of Putnam) 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.
LBD15552-01-0
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