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The State Park Acquisition Record and Document Review Project

Several State Parks under the jurisdiction of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation are located within the State Forest Preserve counties as identified in Environmental Conservation Law § 9-0101(6). Recently, members of the public and interest groups have requested that OPRHP research the acquisition history of eight Parks within Forest Preserve counties but outside of the blue line, to determine if they are subject to the protections of Article XIV of the New York State Constitution. This document is the result of that research.

OPRHP has agreed to provide one set of relevant records to the Association for the Protection of the Adirondacks' Adirondack Research Library. Public comments on this document are welcome at: Counsel@oprhp.state.ny.us

• New York State Park Acquisition Record and Document Review (pdf)

Policy Announcements

• OPRHP Policy On The Development Of Oil And Gas Resources (pdf)
• OPRHP Sustainability Plan (pdf)
• OPRHP Pesticide Reduction Policy: April 22, 2009 (pdf)
• OPRHP Policy on Management of Trees: March 12, 2009 (pdf)

Permit Applications

Standard application only. Please contact the individual park or regional office for application and instructions.

• Alcoholic Beverage Application and Permit (pdf)
• Bus Access Application and Permit (pdf)
• Commercial Motor Carrier Access Application and Permit (pdf)
• Easement Application (pdf)
• Film-Photo-Sound Recording Application and Permit (pdf)
• Geo-Cache Application and Permit (pdf)
• Hunting Application and Permit (pdf)
• Metal Detector Application and Permit (pdf)
• Picnic Shelter Use Application and Permit (pdf)
• Program and Event Application (pdf)
• Special Activity Application and Permit (pdf)
• Special Event Application and Permit (pdf)
• Volunteer Service Agreement (pdf)
• Youth Group Application and Permit (pdf)

Open Space Plan

• 2009 New York State Open Space Plan (pdf)

SCORP

• 2009 – 2013 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan

Information Meeting Packets

• 2009 Allegany State Park (pdf)
• 2009 Green Lakes State Park (pdf)
• 2009 Robert G Wehle State Park (pdf)
• 2009 Clarence Fahnestock Memorial / Hudson Highlands (pdf)
• 2008 Jamesport (pdf)

Caumsett State Historic Park Draft Master Plan/Draft Environmental Impact Statement

• Cover & Notice of Completion (pdf)
• Table of Contents & Acknowledgements (pdf)
• Executive Summary (pdf)
• Chapter 1 - Introduction (pdf)
• Chapter 2 - Park Background (pdf)
• Chapter 3 - Environmental Setting (pdf)
• Chapter 4 - Vision and Goals (pdf)
• Chapter 5 - Analysis and Alternatives (pdf)
• Chapter 6 – The Master Plan (pdf)
• Figure 30 - Draft Master Plan Map (pdf)
• Chapter 7 - Environmental Impacts and Mitigation (pdf)
• References (pdf)
• Appendices (pdf)

Minnewaska State Park Preserve Draft Master Plan/Draft Environmental Impact Statement

• Cover - Notice of Completion/Public Hearing (pdf)
• Table of Contents (pdf)
• Executive Summary (pdf)
• Chapter 1 - Introduction (pdf)
• Chapter 2 - Park Background (pdf)
• Chapter 3 - Environmental Setting (pdf)
• Chapter 4 - Vision and Goals (pdf)
• Chapter 5 - Analysis and Alternatives (pdf)
• Chapter 6 - The Master Plan (pdf)
• Figure 20 - Draft Trails Plan Map (pdf)
• Figure 25 - Draft Master Plan Map (pdf)
• Chapter 7 - Environmental Impacts and Mitigation (pdf)
• Appendix A - 1993 Master Plan Maps (pdf)
• Appendix B - Draft Trails Plan (pdf)
• Appendix B - Figures 1 - 3 (pdf)
• Appendix B - Figures 4 - 6 (pdf)
• Appendix B - Figures 7 - 12 (pdf)
• Appendix C - Birds of Minnewaska State Park Preserve (pdf)
• Appendix D - Design Guidelines (pdf)
• Appendix E - Shawangunk Gateway Campground Plan (pdf)
• Appendix F - Sam’s Point Master Plan Summary (pdf)
• Appendix G - BCA Management Guidance Summary (pdf)

Saratoga Spa State Park Final Master Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement

• Saratoga Spa State Park Final Master Plan/FEIS (pdf)
• Map Atlas Cover (pdf)
• Map Atlas Index (pdf)
• Figure 1 - Vicinity (pdf)
• Figure 2 - Community Context (pdf)
• Figure 3 - Park Boundary (pdf)
• Figure 4 - Land Use (pdf)
• Figure 5 - Surficial Geology (pdf)
• Figure 6 - Topography (pdf)
• Figure 7 - Soils (pdf)
• Figure 8 - Wetlands (pdf)
• Figure 9 - Ecological Communities (pdf)
• Figure 10 - Mineral Springs and Pump Wells (pdf)
• Figure 11 - Structures (pdf)
• Figure 12 - Recreational Resources (pdf)
• Figure 13 - Off Leash Area (pdf)
• Figure 14 - Park Preservation Area (pdf)
• Figure 15 - Natural Heritage Area (pdf)
• Figure 16 - Bird Conservation Area (pdf)
• Figure 17 - Lincoln Bath Visitor Center (pdf)
• Figure 18 - Peerless Pool Complex (pdf)
• Figure 19 - Roosevelt II Bath House Conceptual Plan (pdf)
• Figure 20 - Endangered Butterfly Management Units (pdf)
• Master Plan Map (pdf)
• Trails Plan Map (pdf)
• Appendix Cover and Index (pdf)
• Appendix A - Trails Plan (pdf)
• Appendix B - Permeable Paving Protocols (pdf)
• Appendix C - Bird Conservation Area Program Management Guidance Summary (pdf)
• Appendix D - Signage Plan (pdf)

Midway State Park Final Master Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement

• Cover & Notice of Completion (pdf)
• Table of Contents & Acknowledgements (pdf)
• Executive Summary
• Chapter 1 - Introduction (pdf)
• Chapter 2 - Park Background (pdf)
• Chapter 3 - Environmental Setting (pdf)
• Chapter 4 – Park Vision and Goals (pdf)
• Chapter 5 - Analysis and Alternatives (pdf)
• Chapter 6 - The Master Plan (pdf)
• Chapter 6 – Master Plan Map (pdf)
• Chapter 7 - Environmental Impacts and Mitigation (pdf)
• Chapter 8 – Comments and Responses (pdf)
• References and Appendices (pdf)

Black Diamond Trail Final Master Plan/Environmental Impact Statement

• Cover and Table of Contents (pdf)
• Executive Summary Text (pdf)
• Executive Summary Maps (pdf)
• Chapter I: Introduction (pdf)
• Chapter II: Guiding Principles (pdf)
• Chapter III: Environmental Setting (pdf)
• Chapter IV: Analysis and Alternatives (pdf)
• Chapter V: Master Plan Introduction and RHT to BF Segment Text (pdf)
• Chapter V: RHT to BF Segment Maps (pdf)
• Chapter V: RHT to BF Segment Design Graphics (pdf)
• Chapter V: BF to AHT Segment Text (pdf)
• Chapter V: BF to AHT Segment Maps and Design Graphics (pdf)
• Chapter V: AHT to TF Segment Text (pdf)
• Chapter V: AHT to TF Segment Maps (pdf)
• Chapter V: AHT to TF Segment Design Graphics (pdf)
• Chapter V: Operation, Management and Maintenance (pdf)
• Chapter VI: Environmental Impact Analysis (pdf)
• Chapter VII: Comments and Responses (pdf)
• Bibliography & Abbreviations (pdf)
• Appendix (pdf)
• SEQRA Notice of Completion (pdf)

Moreau Lake State Park Final Master Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement

• Introduction (pdf)
• Chapter 1: Planning and Environmental Review (pdf)
• Chapter 2: Environmental Setting (pdf)
• Chapter 3: Vision and Goals (pdf)
• Chapter 4: Analysis and Alternatives (pdf)
• Chapter 5: Master Plan (pdf)
• Chapter 5: Map 17 - Master Plan (pdf)
• Chapter 6: Environmental Impacts and Mitigation (pdf)
• Chapter 7: Comments and Responses (pdf)
• Chapter 8: Bibliography (pdf)
• Chapter 8: Appendix A (pdf)
• Chapter 8: Appendix B & C (pdf)
• Chapter 8: Appendix D (pdf)
• Chapter 8: Appendix E (pdf)
• Chapter 8: Appendix F (pdf)
• Chapter 8: Appendix G (pdf)
• Chapter 8: Appendix H (pdf)

Final Project Scoping Report for the Robert Moses Parkway - South Segment

The Final Project Scoping Report is the first step in the project development process. The purpose of the Project Scoping Phase is to:

• Identify the project areas conditions and needs.
• Establish project objectives.
• Establish design criteria.
• Identify feasible alternative(s).
• Estimate the project cost
• Confirm environmental category.

The Final Project Scoping Report for the Robert Moses Parkway - South Segment - "Riverway" describes Project Objectives, Project Context, Alternatives Considered, and Social, Economic and Environmental Considerations for the reconfiguration of the roadway from John B. Daly Boulevard to Niagara Street in Niagara Falls State Park.

Public comments on the report will be accepted until April 1, 2010. Please e-mail comments to Moses.Parkway.South@oprhp.state.ny.us.

• Volume 1 (pdf)
• Volume 1 (pdf)
• Alternate 2
• Alternate 3
• Appendix B: Travel and Transporation Conditions (pdf)
• Appendix C: Pedestrian and Bicycle Conditions (pdf)
• Appendix D: South Segment Existing Character Analysis (pdf)
• Appendix E: Historic Park & Parkway Landscape Asessment (pdf)
• Appendix E: Illustratives (pdf)
• Appendix E: Images (pdf)
• Appendix F: Socioeconomics (pdf)
• Appendix G: Inventory of Environmental Conditions (pdf)
• Attachment A (pdf)
• Attachment C (pdf)
• Attachment B (pdf)