Environmental Assessment Comment Period Notification for Raquette River Boat Launch

Sep 29, 2023

AKWESASNE -- The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Environment Division is notifying community members that a 30-day Public Comment Period is being provided for an environmental assessment. The Raquette River Boat Launch, is the proposed construction of a new access facility on the Raquette River. The proposed boat launch development will utilize approximately 3 acres for construction of a two-lane concrete boat launch, parking for passenger vehicles, vehicles with trailers, and ADA compliant walkways and docks. The project seeks to improve access to waterways and recreation opportunities on the Raquette and St. Lawrence Rivers. Additionally, the facility will provide critical access for first responders, including HAVFD and Tribal Police. The project site is located at the end of Library Rd. in Akwesasne, NY.

The submitted environmental assessment is available to view here: https://bit.ly/3Zx42TP. A copy can also be requested by contacting Dylan Herne, SRMT Environmental Assessment Coordinator at (518) 358-5937 Ext. 5079.

The deadline to submit written comments is Wednesday, October 25, 2023 and can be sent to:

Dylan Herne
Environmental Assessment Coordinator
SRMT Environment Division
449 Frogtown Road
Akwesasne, NY 13655
Email: dylan.herne@srmt-nsn.gov

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The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is the duly elected and federally recognized government of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe.