January 01, 2024
Stay tuned for more information coming soon to renew your 2024 membership. Thanks!
Stay tuned for more information coming soon to renew your 2024 membership. Thanks!
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Temperatures may be dropping but we are already thinking about summer 2024! Please share with family and friends:
Temperatures may be dropping but we are already thinking about summer 2024! Please share with family and friends:
Girls Overnight Camp is age-focused and scheduled for campers ages 9 - 11 and 12 -15 with targeted programming for ages 15 -17 which includes our Junior Leadership, Lifeguards in Training, and Skippers programs. More on www.eagleisland.org/.jpg)
Women's Weekends - where we provide the perfect recipe for a getaway: a dash of nature, a sprinkle of campfire songs, a pinch of stargazing, and a dollop of stress-free living. Unplug, reconnect, and rejuvenate! Learn at www.eagleisland.org/A reminder that early rates end on January 31, 2024, at midnight!
Please reach out if you have any questions and we look forward to seeing you or your family this summer! Registration can be found at eagleisland.org/register.
Eagle Island Camp
Phone: 518.323.9424
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September 05, 2023
Harmful Algal Bloom Has Been Detected in Upper Saranac Lake
USF Notice 9-5-23
A suspected Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) of cyanobacteria, AKA... continue
Harmful Algal Bloom Has Been Detected in Upper Saranac Lake
USF Notice 9-5-23
A suspected Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) of cyanobacteria, AKA blue-green algae, has been identified in Upper Saranac Lake in Back Bay and the most northern end of the lake on Tuesday, Sept. 5 in the town of Santa Clara. At this time the suspected bloom is small and localized. The Upper Saranac Foundation (USF) is working with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and the Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI) at Paul Smith’s College; we will continue to monitor and collect water samples for analysis. The USF will advise lake residents as further information develops.
Read the full notice from USF ...
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Gov't Affairs Letter: USLA DEC Letter UMP Rollins Pond 9-18-2023
Gov't Affairs Letter: USLA DEC Letter UMP Rollins Pond 9-18-2023
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From the USLA Government Affairs Committee
Claudia Braymer, the Deputy Director of Protect the Adirondacks, filed a Freedom of Information Act request for any communications relating to the Upper Saranac Marina’s request to expand their operations. As a... continue
From the USLA Government Affairs Committee
Claudia Braymer, the Deputy Director of Protect the Adirondacks, filed a Freedom of Information Act request for any communications relating to the Upper Saranac Marina’s request to expand their operations. As a result, she received a document outlining areas in which the DEC has found their application insufficient – the same concerns previously raised by a number of the groups following this project, including USLA.
These questions relate first to the marina's proposed increase in the waterfront footprint, capacity and how these projections were calculated, and second, the expected increase in boat traffic from Fish Creek Pond to Upper Saranac Lake - specifically relating to the carrying capacity on Fish Creek Pond and how it will impact safe boating within the channel and the surrounding area.
It is always our goal to keep our members aware of all issues relating to Upper Saranac Lake, and we will continue to keep you informed as we monitor all developments relating to this project!
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June 18, 2023
The following letter was sent by USLA Government Affairs to the Santa Clara town board on June 18, 2023.
The following letter was sent by USLA Government Affairs to the Santa Clara town board on June 18, 2023.
Link: USLA letter to Santa Clara regarding Short Term Rental law
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As reported in our newsletters and on our website, the USLA Government Affairs Committee has been actively involved in monitoring and responding to each step in the marina approval process. All of the Committee’s written responses are available in the Government Affairs news... continue
As reported in our newsletters and on our website, the USLA Government Affairs Committee has been actively involved in monitoring and responding to each step in the marina approval process. All of the Committee’s written responses are available in the Government Affairs news section on our website UPPERSARANAC.COM
We monitor the Town of Santa Clara, APA and NYSDEC meetings and are awaiting the Marina's final project proposal submissions to the APA and NYSDEC. We will provide feedback during each Agency’s public comment period, as appropriate, and will provide future updates via our normal communication channels.
In addition to the Committee’s official responses, we would like to make you aware, as we have with other major items within our watershed, of an organized effort to provide feedback to the agencies reviewing the marina project. A sizable group of folks including some USLA members have organized and are requesting additional involvement.
To best inform interested parties, this group has been sending regular updates via email regarding their actions.
If you would like to be put on their email list for future updates, previous email updates or to get agency contact information, send an email to:
Dick Gunthert
179 Fish Creek Park Rd.
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
rjg4141@gmail.com
May 27, 2022
This letter linked below was sent by the USLA Government Affairs Committee to the Santa Clara Town Board Members on 5/19/22 regarding the... continue
This letter linked below was sent by the USLA Government Affairs Committee to the Santa Clara Town Board Members on 5/19/22 regarding the marina special use permit.
Letter: USLA marina permit response 5-19-22.pdf
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This letter linked below was sent by the USLA Government Affairs Committee to the Santa Clara Town Board Members on 10/13/21 regarding the public hearing for the marina regulations.
Letter:
This letter linked below was sent by the USLA Government Affairs Committee to the Santa Clara Town Board Members on 10/13/21 regarding the public hearing for the marina regulations.
Letter: USLAPublichearingresponse101321.pdf
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July 17, 2021
Deerwood Association lot 9 development in a Class 1 wetland was approved by the APA and now goes before the Town of Santa Clara for building permits. The APA approval required many... continue
Deerwood Association lot 9 development in a Class 1 wetland was approved by the APA and now goes before the Town of Santa Clara for building permits. The APA approval required many variances for Septic, building and tree clearances using inaccurate information. Interested members can write to the Santa Clara Town Council voicing their opinion on this new development proposal by drafting their own letter or using all or parts of the one found here: TEMPLATE LINK.
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