What's happening
This bill designates Paradox Lake as an inland waterway for the purposes of New York's waterfront revitalization.
Why it matters
Expanding eligibility for state support. By adding Paradox Lake to the list of designated inland waterways, local governments around the lake can now apply for funding and technical assistance through New York's Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP), which can support community development, environmental restoration, and tourism initiatives.
Environmental and economic impact. The new designation can help spur environmental improvements, such as shoreline restoration and water quality projects, and may attract investment in recreation and tourism, potentially benefiting the local economy and residents.
Recognition of local significance. Including Paradox Lake acknowledges its importance as a natural resource, which may increase public and governmental attention to its preservation, management, and long-term health.
Potential for enhanced planning and coordination. The designation encourages coordinated planning between local governments, state agencies, and stakeholders, which can lead to more comprehensive and effective management of the lake and its surrounding waterfront areas.
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History
- Substituted by S2127
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.261
- Rules report cal.261
- Reported
- Reported referred to rules
- Reported referred to ways and means
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Add Paradox Lake to List
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Betty Little
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STATE OF NEW YORK
4768
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 5, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. STEC -- read once and referred to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to designating Paradox Lake as an inland waterway 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 chapter 133, 135, 140, 153, 234, 265, 268, 485 and 499 of the laws of 2018, 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, East Caroga, Dickiebusch, Echo (in the county of Westchester), George, Glencoma, Great Sacandaga, Honeoye, Indian, 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, Tibet, Tonetta, Teakettle Spout, Truesdale, Waccabuc, 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.
LBD08132-02-9
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