Applications can be made to DEC Region 5 office in Ray Brook or the local Conservation Officer. Town of Chester reported they had repealed an earlier ban on jetskis from Friends Lake and Loon Lake. Town lawyers found nothing to disallow such regulation but acknowledged that it has not been tested by litigation. Towns can regulate PWC operation, but not ban them. He provided forms for Lakes to identify problems and issues for DEC consideration.
Methodology is provided for setting priorities for corrective action.
Fred Dunlap is anxious to get involved in issues in our area. He may be a candidate for speaker at one of our General Meetings. He can be reached at DEC at 897-1243. Tom Wright presented his report on assessed valuation for Franklin County waterfront properties. It was decided to submit the report to Legislators and Town Supervisors for their review and reaction prior to making the report more public.