361.93
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LAKE GEORGE WATERSHED
RESOLUTION NO. 361, 93
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Susan Goetz
WHO MOVED FOR IT'S ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan
The Lake George Association recognizes that Lake George and the
surrounding watershed is a valuable economic and recreational
resource. The Lake George Watershed is more developed and more
intensely used than most areas of the Adirondack Park and as a
result, already has a most complex regulatory structure. The Lake
George Watershed generates revenues from taxes and fees in the
millions. The Lake George Association has a direct and strong
interest in protection and improvement of the Lake George
Watershed's water quality and economic value. Based upon the above
and evaluation of proposed Adirondack Park Legislation to date, we
support the following:
The Lake George Watershed should be recognized, treated
and managed as a different and distinct lake ecosystem
within the Adirondack Park.
Additional state and federal tax revenues for the
enhancement and support of local land use planning, of
environmental infrastructure management, of improved
water quality and of fish and wildlife conservation
efforts within the Lake George Park should be
encouraged.
Tax relief strategies should be provided for towns
having a large amount of protected state lands and state
waters within their jurisdiction.
All NYS user fees collected in the Lake George Park
should be used to benefit the Lake George ecosystem.
All parties including governmental agencies should
comply with the laws and regulations governing the Lake
George Watershed.
Communication, cooperation and a coordinated working
relationship should be encouraged among all interested
parties and regulatory agencies.
The resources of the Lake George Watershed should
continue to be studied, monitored and evaluated using
consistent and standard methodology. This work should
be financed by public and private funds. The results of
this work should be used as a basis for regulatory
action.
Duly adopted this 21st day of June, 1993, by the following
vote:
AYES: Mr. Caimano, Mr. Tucker, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Goetz,
Mr. Brandt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None