December 2015

Prepared by: peter j. smith & company, inc. with Aubertine and Currier

This document was prepared with funding provided by the New York State Department of State under Title 11 of the Environmental Protection Fund and by the New York State Empire State Development Corporation. Acknowledgements The Oswegatchie River flows through 32 communities. It is a vital, now-a-days often unrealized, resource. In order to help re-engage their communities with the river, the following individuals, forming the steering committee, were charged with directing the development of the blueway trail plan:

Steering Committee Representative Community Annette Craig Wanakena Sherman Craig Wanakena Bud Nichols, Town Supervisor Town of Oswegatchie Mark Hall, Town Supervisor Fine Spencer Morrisey Clifton Corenne Black Clifton Gary Williams, Mayor Harrisville Dianne Hurley Edwards Ron McDougall, Mayor Gouverneur Town & Village Eldon Conklin Gouverneur Town & Village Barbara Finnie, Treasurer Gouverneur Town & Village John Frary, Supervisor DeKalb Connie Elen DeKalb Jim O’Neil (alternate) DeKalb Sarah and Kyle Hartman Rensselaer Falls Allen Kelly Rensselaer Falls Linda McQuinn Town of Canton Mary MacCallion Town of Canton Ginger Thomas (Alternate) Town of Canton Barbara Lashua, Mayor Heuvelton Dave Kingsley Heuvelton Gregg Denny Ogdensburg Jerry Lincoln Ogdensburg

Special Thanks To: City of Ogdensburg John Pinkerton – City Manager Andrea Smith – Director of Planning & Development Matt Curatolo – Director of Parks and Recreation NYS DOS – Barbara Kendall NYS ESDC – Caitlin Lecker Matilda Larson – G.I.S, Planning, St. Lawrence County Chris Angus, Janet and Bob Wakefield, Coralee Barrett, Connie Elen, Zoe Smith for photos Dobisky Visitors Center, Harrisville Central School,United Helpers Edwards, Town of Fine, TAUNY, Town and Village of Gouverneur, Village of Heuvelton for meeting venues y a Management w e u l B Land Surveyors, PLLC Surveyors, Land & Engineers Architects, Currier and inc. Aubertine company, & with smith j. peter By: Prepared 2015 December

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Hub Heuvelton Ogdensburg interpretive center interpretive and establishing of possibility the Explore Street on State gateways Establish museum history outdoor an of feasibility the Explore link to Village Hall Village to link pedestrian a Establish Street State N along streetscape Improve dam the around route portage a Develop trail riverfront a of possibility the Explore park existing Enhance dam around route portage Improve B&B a into hill the on hotel former the repurposing of idea the Explore Village waterfront a into side west the transform to opportunities Explore museum waterfront a into plant and water building heritage of reuse the Explore hospital regional the to link pedestrian a Develop Street Spring above bank west the on riverwalk a constructing of possibility the Explore Trail City Maple Extend Street Spring & Street at Washington Gateways Establish the Maple City Trail City Maple to the connected trail a as Rail abandon Develop Steps Implementation

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Resources Ogdensburg Ogdensburg Ogdensburg Ogdensburg Ogdensburg Ogdensburg Heuvelton Heuvelton Heuvelton Harrisville Harrisville Harrisville Harrisville Gouverneur Gouverneur Gouverneur Gouverneur Gouverneur Gouverneur Gouverneur Edwards DeKalb DeKalb Lake Cranberry COMMUNITY

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Resources boaters can pull up their boats and go go and boats their up pull where can spots boaters sandy are there Along river, Lake. the Cranberry of in Hamlet beach a the operates the Clifton and of Town beach a features State Campground Cranberry Lake. both Cranberry on Blueway, beaches Oswegatchie the public on designated two are There Beaches required. are licenses by Fishing owned DEC. land the any on Fishing permitted Lake. also Star is of north located Oswegatchie River the of Little on tributary a rights River, fishing also public has DEC The obtained sites. as access serve also fishing above launches boat The Access Fishing possible. is a kayak or canoe launching where access banks public unimproved other the are boat as nor counted launches, not are take- portages at and outs Put-ins of Croghan. towns and the Fowler in branch west also the on are two There Edwards. in Oxbow two and Inlet, They Wanakena, at found launches. are boat public are cartop There seven Park. State Weir Eel Heuvelton in of and Village Lake, of Hamlet Cranberry the in located are watercraft. They motorized that ramps accommodate can surface hard are these of Three facilities Blueway. on launches Oswegatchie the boat nine for are areas There parking users. provide that operated facilities publicly are launches Boat Launches Boat 8.4.1 Recreation Access

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except within wildlife management management wildlife land, within DEC all except on permitted is Hunting Hunting 812. and 37 30, and Routes 11 State Route US on area. found are study the These traversing road routes state biking several are there In addition, biking. mountain for are above suitable listed trails the of Many Biking for hikers. avid accomplishment Lake. popular a is Cranberry This encircles Cranberry completely the 50 as known Line. trails of Blue the set A inside of located Most are area. these study the trails within of miles located 222 than more lands. are DEC on There and in Park located Adirondack trails the hiking myriad are There Hiking Park. of outside Adirondack area the blueway the less in much is prevalent availability DEC Camping on land. anywhere camping permitted also is Back-country Area. Ponds Five the Wilderness in and Lake around Cranberry especially Park, the in and Adirondack land DEC on lean- located and tos campsites are There primitive many Oswegatchie. Park of Town State the Weir in Eel and Lake on Cranberry Campground State at Lake are These Cranberry area. study the campgrounds within two operates state The Camping the owner. with access private public an for is there if or arrangement land are public on they when located only to public available general are the areas These swim. a for ie l h a pt rner ae Lake. Cranberry to up way the the with all river parallel continues 3 River. Route NYS Oswegatchie the with it where intersects Fine, into and through up Harrisville Watertown, from 3 runs Route also NYS 3. Route trail NYS from blueway is the of section the to southern access of point primary The Potsdam. and Canton the to of up out area continues and through Gouverneur passes 11 US in 11 Watertown. Route US from northeast or southwest the from can trail accessed be blueway the of middle The Malone. and up Massena continues through and the Ogdensburg via along and river River to Lawrence north St. the runs and area in Watertown begins the 37 Route NYS NYS 37. from is Route area Trail Blueway Oswegatchie River the of section the to northern access of point primary The town and county roadways. scenic as well state as routes two-lane from reached Blueway is River Trail Oswegatchie remote The A.2.4 snowmobile trials. the trials. share snowmobile skiers study Cross-country the area. within trails miles 154 snowmobile are of There trails. of snowmobile network extensive an organizations create to local with The working is months. state winter quiet dollars the tourist during needed much Country. provides It North York’s New in economic benefit huge a has Snowmobiling Snowmobiling apply. licenses and regarding seasons regulations Hunting areas.

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Network 67 Blueway Trail Management Plan 68 Blueway Trail Management Plan peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. waterways based upon existing and and existing upon based and waterways waters all villages hamlets. classifies scenic and and NYSDEC historic that to River connect A.3 Oswegatchie near the located along or roads local many are There Oswegatchie River. the of Branch parallel West is the to road the 812, section Route this NYS of along All Croghan. heads and towards south the 812 to off Route NYS branches Harrisville, from miles approximately 3 and Harrisville leads through 812, and 3 Route NYS southwest along Continuing 3. intersects Route 812 NYS Route NYS north Just Harrisville, of Harrisville. towards River, Oswegatchie the of to Branch West parallel the runs and south branches the to then off 812 Route NYS miles. six approximately for River the to Oswegatchie parallel run which routes 58 NYS and on 812 followed be can river Gouverneur the From 11 Gouverneur. and to 812 leads Route NYS 11. along Route NYS Southwest intersects it De where and Kalb, Heuvelton of communities through the south runs 812 Route NYS Ogdensburg. from the River along route Oswegatchie parallel most the arterial is that principal a is 812 Route NYS here. St. River the to Lawrence connects River the of mouth Oswegatchie The 812 Ogdensburg. to Route west NYS taking at and Bridge the Ogdensburg crossing can by River accessed be Oswegatchie the Canada, From Lake. Saranac Tupper and the from Lake 3 Route the NYS from along east accessed be also can area The Water

Quality Oswegatchie River are either classified classified either are River the of Oswegatchie Branches Middle and West The elevated levels. from mercury resulting advisory NYSDOH a to health impaired fish is however consumption trout, support designate to that is (T) waters The (T). “A” are classified segments Both and Lake. river the Cranberry of portion mile include 198.5 a segments The eighth and stream. “C” seventh an as Falls classified is Newton and to the Talcville of from portion river mile 156.1 sixth a is The stream. segment “A” an as and classified Talcville is to the Gouverneur of from portion river mile 28.1 a fifth is The segment stream. “B” a as is and classified Gouverneur to portion Richville mile from 33.4 a The is stream. segment “C” next class a as and classified Richville is to Falls portion Rensselaer mile from 15.7 a is The segment Falls. third Rensselaer to up continues miles and 18.5 River Lawrence mouth St. the the at of begin and classified streams are “B” as river the of first The segments two streams. class as “C” and NYSDEC “B” by “A”, 9 classified of and up made segments is River Oswegatchie The trout for (TS) spawning. or populations support trout the of for (T) of have also designation may a Waters above. the of any activities support not do and waters the classification lowest the is Classification “D” activities. for suitable non-contact and waters fisheries for is “C” supporting water Classification drinking source. for not but contact other recreation, and swimming best a for usage indicates “B” water. drinking Classification of source a as is suitable water the that denotes “A” classification of A usages. best expected approximately 44% of the Oswegatchie Oswegatchie the of 44% covers approximately Park Adirondack The Adirondack the Park. within if located Act are Agency they Park Adirondack Act the and Wetlands Freshwater the protected are under wetlands Profile. regulated All Assessment USDA Watershed the to Rapid according within watershed the located are Wetlands NYS of Regulated acres 40,250 Approximately water. open barren and corps, lands grassland, classes developed, of includes land remaining woody/emergent. The or wetlands as is 12% classed approximately as and classed forested was watershed the of Approximately 66% watershed. the for Use/Land Cover Land the show to used Database was Cover Land The National 2010. 2001 in prepared was River Watershed Oswegatchie the of Profile Assessment Watershed Rapid USDA A A.4 aquatic impact life. that and silt loadings with along sediment river the the in affect that nutrients activities some with agricultural along deposits rain acid mercury are and watershed the in quality concerns water major the of Some acid of result a rain. as PH, or low by threatened impaired either are along branches these tributaries and life streams Aquatic these in waters. “C”(T) or “C” as Resources Wetlands

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River Watershed. Watershed. River A.5 reaches. upper the to in inches lowlands 50 the over in inches 35 also from ranges precipitation Annual -25 is degrees. Ogdensburg in minimum temperature extreme The degrees. exceed -35 can extreme temperatures where minimum state the in areas the among coldest is area summers. headwaters wet The cool, very snowy and cold, winters extremely by are characterized highlands The two regions. into climate divided is area study The Climate with brush and open meadow. Many Many meadow. open and upland brush with forested is The habitat wetland. of remaining acres with 4,341 of total a impoundment major area one The of roads. consists public local on by sides bounded is all It of east Ogdensburg. of miles city 12 and Canton of of west village miles 3 located is 8,754 and is WMA acres This River. and Oswegatchie River Grasse the complex between wetland is developed WMA large a lakes Lower and Upper The 8.4.2 Fish Habitat. Coastal Wildlife & Significant a is as Dam designated Ogdensburg below mouth river The the of spawning. of for areas habitat riffle significant fish includes and warmwater species of variety a for provides area habitat The of resources. abundance fisheries an supports River. river The Lawrence St. the of largest the tributary is River Oswegatchie The A.5.1

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69 Blueway Trail Management Plan 70 Blueway Trail Management Plan peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. further restrictions to ensure that they they that ensure to some restrictions to further subject themselves angling are and which birding hunting, hiking, as camping, such activities limited is passive to Recreation areas. in allowed wilderness are vehicles forest. powered No virgin of stands boast areas extensive Wilderness nature mankind. by than affected more to far been judged have those are areas Wilderness regulations. year special public with the to round opened is public area 8.4.3 The hunting only. permit by is 31st. May to Trapping 15th April to from restricted on-foot access with 15th through 1st August June from closed is public area the to restricted The the area. to refuge access not is There public and hunting. use restricted zones: 3 refuge, into up divided is WMA The areas. observation boardwalks different and to walkways trails, observation tower, an offers and opened round is year Center Nature Nature The Creek Center. Indian of the is end east refuge the the At Falls. Village the Rensselaer of near 15, Route located is County off hunting and viewing accessible for blind trail, long foot 600 A county the roads. along parking offer WMA accessible Lakes Lower and Upper The otters. and mink beaver, muskrat, fisher, as such and raccoon furbearers rabbit, snowshoe cottontail, deer, hare, tailed white this in include found area mammals Some utilize area. this woodcock and pheasant grouse, as turkey, such species including gamebird prey, some of birds and birds, shorebirds wading waterfowl, songbirds, Five Areas

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Wilderness ecosystems involved. The flora and and flora The involved. wetland ecosystems extensive the to due also remoteness and its of as because classed is wilderness area The by scenic standards. usual particularly not the is in and logged past and over been burned have to heavily appears area entire common. The also are flows marsh beaver swamps, and Alder maple. red spruce, and fir with predominates hills. rolling Swampland small, few a with generally is flat terrain The Ponds Five Wilderness. the of acres southwest 22,560 located is Wilderness Pepperbox or year the another. of time one at through area pass this species bird of and species mammals Many bear. and species deer common are most the and and trapping, hunting for open is splake. and area The trout brook fish, pan northern pike, bass, mouth are small area and the large in found fish of Some species stocked. are ponds the ponds. of and Some streams the rivers, with area numerous this trapping. dominates Fishing hunting/ and fishing canoeing/ kayaking, camping, hiking, include activities of that array wide This a Park. offers area Adirondack the in remote most wilderness the of some This south. contains the area on and Reservoir east the Stillwater on Flow the River on Bog Lake north, Cranberry acres between land 117,978 of is Wilderness Ponds Five either. allowed, are not lean-tos, generally and bridges as such recreational use, facilitate that other those than Structures the of commissioner. DEC authorization the with written only express permitted is open use such trails but keep to necessary be chainsaws, as may such equipment, recreationists. Powered later for trace no leave • • • • • • • • • • • Preserves Forest • • • • • • • • • • • Forests • State as is site follows: web NYSDEC these the of from list A areas NYSDEC. by and areas regulated these are in allowed trapping and generally are fishing Hunting, wildlife various habitats. for areas and viewing offer camping and hiking, for canoeing/kayaking used be can Most areas area. the the of in located are forest and preserves forest state other Numerous 8.4.4 Adirondacks. the in others diversity any than species more exhibit ecosystems to seem moist with associated fauna

Watson’s Forest Wild Triangle East Wanakena Area Primitive Area Primitive Lake Tied Tamarack Area Creek Primitive Area Primitive Partlow Lake Grasse Forest Wild River Forest Wild Lake Cranberry PondBuck Area Primitive PondBear Area Primitive Area BrookAlice Primitive PondAldrich Forest Wild Yellow State Forest Lake Wolf State Forest Lake Toothaker Creek State Forest CreekStammer State Forest State Rock ForestPulpit Greenwood Creek State Forest Jadwin State ForestFrank Memorial E. Brook State ForestCold Spring Road StateCalifornia Forest State Forest Lake Bonner Bonaparte’s Cave State Forest Beaver Creek State Forest State

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Preserves reduce public access to the river. the to access also uses public reduce agricultural Large water channels. around buffers vegetated of establishment the be can through affects minimized These fertilizers. of widespread use the to through threat a quality pose water also can it quality area, the scenic of the to adds While agriculture District. are agricultural acres an in 175,000 Over agricultural production. under area study land the of within acres 90,000 Currently over are flatter. there is land the the of where reach river lower the on use, land particularly prevalent a is Agriculture A.6 Gouverneur as well as some of the the of some as well as and Gouverneur Ogdensburg of centers the around population concentrated is residential of parcels number The the of area. 15.1% study up make uses Residential Residential side area. study northern the the of on is the of which portion watershed, lower the are on and area concentrated study the of uses 15.2% up make Agricultural fallow. but farmed currently be are to intended to or intended farmed or be farmed being are parcels currently are parcels Agricultural Agriculture table. presented following is the area in by type use breakdown land A the of categories. uses nine land into down breaks system The system. classification with classification along RPS the data parcel (RPS) Property Real Service using analyzed study were the area within patterns Use Land A.7 Land Agriculture

Use peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. 71 Blueway Trail Management Plan 72 Blueway Trail Management Plan peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. commercial uses can be found in smaller smaller in found be can uses parcel commercial single Other Gouverneur. Ogdensburg and of centers urban the concentrated in also are uses Commercial Commercial the of areas area. rural study the in lots large by residential generated is use dedicated residential to area of amount the significant However, communities. smaller the mountains of the study area. study the of and plains mountains the the the between in area exist that transition operations several to quarry large attributed be can area relative The large uses. area commercial larger a than up make uses Industrial Industrial rural remote in locations. and hamlets and villages Wild Vacant Recreation Public Community Industrial Commercial Residential Agriculture se Land

U Lawrence 222,001 52,159 95,444 91,223 4,209 4,512 6,464 2,176 ST. 565

31,477 Lewis 1,153 1,710 4,103 552 1 - - - Jefferson 199 321 832 472 698 22 0 6 2 Hamilton/ Herkimer 82,494 1,113 1,137 214 624 140 31 90 cres Total peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc.

336,171 101,156 A 53,847 92,010 6,548 7,009 6,517 2,319 565 Percent 55.50% 16.70% 15.20% 8.90% 0.10% 1.10% 1.20% 1.10% 0.40% 73 Blueway Trail Management Plan 74 Blueway Trail Management Plan peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. on the property. More than 55% of of 55% than More occur to property. uses the on use recreational land for The allow does classification. this and in fall easements also can conservation donate landowners private York but New by State, owned is this in land classification Most such. as being is preserved that land unused classification for use is land natural wild, The NaturalWild, area. the of account 8.9% and for area study the scattered are throughout parcels Vacant owner the by hunting. for used often are lands parcel. These their the developing from restrict to owner easements no are conservation there but used, currently being is not that land is land Vacant Vacant study the in uses area. land of a fraction represent small uses These parks. some campgrounds, and launches, boat marinas, beaches, include uses Recreational Recreation area. use service portion public of significant a up make companies hydropower by owned areas Large Service Public facilities, churches. and medical cemeteries, school include campuses, uses Other service Ogdensburg. community in located is correctional facility large a and Park research for Adirondack in land College owns also State York New The near Wanakena. property School Ranger attributed the be to can service classified community area as of amount significant A Service Community water from the river. the their from draw water Districts Water and Falls Gouverneur Newton The water. used and drinking for suitable are River the Oswegatchie of stretches the of Some Water Drinking A.8 area. overall the to significant a amount add also area throughout study the located preserves forests forest state and Numerous the Park. within Adirondack State York land New is by area this purchased of Most use land this classification. into falls area study the limited along the lower sections of the the of sections lower is the access along Public limited experiences. species fish fishing of and variety a and provide flatwater rapids of mix The the along river. whole activity popular a is Fishing Fishing users. other with may there conflicts but be river, the nearly along possible anywhere is boat a off or from shore Swimming beaches. with Lake improved Cranberry for on swimming designated areas few a are There Swimming far. don’t traveling on they if intend river the of in parts watercraft other motorized Anglers use still can barriers. of presence areas the two to to due confined is use restricted, their not but is of watercraft use The motorized facilities. docks own launching and their have river properties the along private to launches, boat addition In public provided. launches several are public There River. the on Oswegatchie activity popular a is Boating Boating Water

Uses Edwards and the hamlets of Newton Newton of hamlets the and Kalb, De of Edwards towns the Falls Heuvelton, Rensselaer and of villages the systems sewer include sanitary that municipal have Municipalities Lake Wanakena. Star and Falls, the Newton of and hamlets Edwards Kalb, De of Harrisville, towns the Heuvelton, of include villages the systems water that municipal have Municipalities area. the systems sewer throughout sanitary and water maintains other (DANC) of County North Authority the gallons Development The million day. 3.5 a over treats in village located the plant The treatment areas. wastewater surrounding and serve that village the systems sewer water large sanitary has and that is municipality a Gouverneur also of Village water The of day. per gallons million 4 over plant treats treatment mains wastewater the sewer of and miles 90 system over sewer includes sanitary The 3,600 residences. approximately water serve of that miles main 80 over water includes The system area. the in and water systems sewer municipal has largest the of one Ogdensburg of City The sewer systems. sanitary and have water that area municipal trail blueway the within communities numerous are There A.9.1 A.9 river. the from their directly harness power that mills few There a still are companies. power for by use general electricity generate these of Most hydro-power. harness been for have river impounded the along areas Several Hydro-Power river.

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Sewer facility located in Stanley NY. Stanley a in to located hauled being facility is material NY. Rodman recycled in All located landfill North the County of the Authority to hauled Development being is area the solid in waste municipal the of and All Heuvelton Macomb. Lake, Star Ogdensburg, Gouverneur, at located in are area stations this Transfer local stations. at transfer collected now is 1990’s. waste early the Solid by close to these all facilities required DEC The small or landfills. dump a either study have the in area communities the of Most A.9.2 Wanakena. and Falls facilitate necessary portages. to necessary acquired be facilitate to need will Some easements river. the exit to boaters unable where are reaches long creates River Oswegatchie lower the private on of property stretches Large recreational to facilities. access in increase owners to order property private willing easements from access and rights public acquire fishing to works State accessibility. York of New level lowest the ownership provides private in privately Land is area owned. study the of thirds Two accessibility. Ownership Private of degrees present types varying ownership access. following The acquire to of ability ease and access determining for consideration important an is ownership Land A.10.1 A.10

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75 Blueway Trail Management Plan 76 Blueway Trail Management Plan peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. rai we yNwYr tt. State. York New by study owned is the of area third one Nearly management areas. wildlife of with lands exception the state most on camping permitted is Backcountry and facilities. camping hiking providing has towards state worked The hiking. and hunting, fishing for access that public areas provide preserve natural all are State nearly York New by owned Lands State Ownership on this property. There is a significant significant a is There access property. public this no on is There Drum Base. Fort the Military exclusively is national ownership country, the of area this In United States Ownership boundaries. park the of located outside areas and management lands wildlife forests State There additional are boundaries. the Park within Adirondack located is land this of Most be acquired by all hydro power projects projects power hydro all by to had acquired be easements These issued OGS. be to the by easement an these on require lands Structures fishing. for and public hiking the to These available are Services. lands General of trust Office public the in by held is water under Land A.10.2 trails. for provide to easements potential of the have rights also line way in Transmission cases. facilities, many access They public provide easier. also portage make and to easements facilities provide these often usage, facilities river restrict they owned. Because privately is by companies owned power Land lines. with transmission associated are of Some properties water. their the of use block that restrict or facilities with generating hydro associated often are They study the area. within property companies owning power several are There Power Companies municipal on property. areas to natural and access rivers provide to agencies with work municipal to there opportunities be However, may areas. public natural to provide access rarely including properties, school ownership, municipal in Lands Ownership Municipal the River. to access Oswegatchie restrict or abut property not this does but Drum, is Fort of that part area study the within area U.S. New York State York New Municipal Private Power Company Power Owner

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1.55% 30.56% 0.52% 66.65% 0.71% Percent an easement, but are often obtained by agency. by state obtained another often are but require also easement, an water under require land that of use the facilities the in Recreational build to river. order in mills paper and the blue line. The APA has jurisdiction jurisdiction has APA The within line. blue the proposals development and of review regulations additional (APA) provides Agency Park Adirondack The own. their of process review development no have Eight communities procedure. review plan through site a proposals but development review ordinances, zoning have not communities do the of Ten by vary jurisdiction. ordinances zoning in the of each contained regulation of The types uses. different for regulations locations and prescribe which zoning ordinances have communities the Fourteen of area. study the jurisdiction have within that entities 32 the municipal among control varieties development of different several are There A.11 (source: US Fish and Wildlife Service, NY Field Office) NY (source: Service, Wildlife and USFish Controls Oswegatchie River dam at Emeryville at dam River Oswegatchie Local

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77 Blueway Trail Management Plan 78 Blueway Trail Management Plan peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. to improve water quality. The existing existing The quality. water improve watercourses to along provide buffers and views vegetated protect to consider regulations to wish may blueway within the communities all development review, have they not or Whether procedure. control development a has not or community whether the area, study the communities the within of 10 of part or all in • • • • • • OrdinanceZoning follows: as by is process community review development of type

Village of Gouverneur of Village Town Edwards of Town Colton* of Town Canton of Town Antwerp of Antwerp of Village Site Plan Review • • • • • • • •

Town Webb* of Town Watson* of Town Theresa of Falls Rensselaer of Village Ogdensburg of City Heuvelton of Village Harrisville of Village Town Gouverneur of • • • • • • • • • •

Town Rossie of Richville of Village Town Oswegatchie of Town Macomb of Town Lisbon of Town Fowler of Town Fine* of Town Diana* of Town De of Kalb Town Croghan* of peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. 79 Blueway Trail Management Plan 80 Blueway Trail Management Plan peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. segments that take the traveler out of of out traveler the take that road along segments made are some portages In areas river. the on all for located case dams the not is this route. However, portage maintained as a as put-ins well and pull-outs provide facilities do these of some river, along the passage block dams Where the made who portage. people few paths the worn by created slightly only are some there In areas, canoe. or kayak for the carriages hauling wheeled for potable of difficult use and rough are of Some trails these provided. are areas, trails some In portage exist, necessary. are obstacles portages these Where impassible and waterfalls. dams by will stopped they be but also rapids, of difficult some more the navigate to try may Experienced kayakers spread. wide are rapids treacherous and impossible. waterfalls, not Dams, if difficult draft watercraft, shallow even by continuous make boating, that obstacles branches, are all of there stretch entire the Along A.12 Agency Park jurisdiction Adirondack partial or *All • • • • • • • • No Development Review

Town Russell of Town Pitcairn* of Town Lake* Long of Town Hermon of Hermon of Village Town De of Peyster Town Clifton* of Town Clare* of Portages Dams,

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to continue on through only. through on paddlers for continue to provided are for They site dam parking. the to access include not public do any portages these dams. However, river’s the in – around result soon portages will or – resulted takeouts has and put-ins provide dam that owners requirements Commission Relicensing Regulatory Federal is access limited. possible, is a trip where canoe lengthy stretches other are there obstacles. by While unimpeded both are Lake, which of Black and to River access Indian the provides also Heuvelton. segment and This Weir Eel between Another is area recreation. large a boating for provides area dam, a by Lake, created Cranberry itself of use watercraft. the for motorized allowing possible as unimpeded travel where areas few a There only are traveling. of least at purpose the for impractical, River the on Oswegatchie watercraft obstacles motorized of makes combination This way. their ponds and wetlands, including Cranberry Cranberry including wetlands, lakes, and of ponds abundance an also watershed. is the There within streams and tributary of rivers miles 3,590 approximately includes and long miles approximately 450 is River Oswegatchie The watershed. the the in of is end elevation southern highest The above feet level. sea 2,503 to 239 in from ranges elevation watershed Tug The the of Plateau. north Hill just and St. the River from Lawrence inland located of is acres and land 671,554 approximately drains watershed River Oswegatchie The A.13 and Hydrology,

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sections that are favorable to canoeists. to favorable are that moving sections slower three or There two only waters. are moving fast of and consists shallow mostly branch. branch west middle the The joins it of were south just Harrisville point a to Webb of continues Town and the in Outlet Lower Pond the at South begins branch middle The Adirondacks. the in rivers wildest the of canoeable one is the Inlet, Oswegatchie From upper unnavigable. Lake is Inlet to Cranberry southern from two-mile A section by canoeists. navigable experienced partially is The branch east branches. other the were joins it Talcville to continues Cranberry and near Lake begins branch east The row from production. A.14 crop mainly erosion, rate high a streambank of experienced of have Portions river the grounds. higher loamy the with on till deposits with gravelly filled and are sandy valleys types. southeast, the various In of consists section bedrock the Adirondack the In hills the on ridges. and found be can loamy and deposited till lowlands the of deposits most marine occupy and lake silty, glacial sections, clayey central and both In northern the marble. and is gneiss bedrock the dominantly portion central sandstone. the and In limestone consists dolomitic of bedrock portion In northern watershed. the the of most the in at or surface near is Bedrock was glaciated. region entire The Adirondack the Mountains. in is portion the and southeast region Valley the Lawrence in St. located are of watershed parts the central and northern The size. in acres 6,795 is which Lake Navigation

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Input [email protected] (fax) 561-8831 (518) 518-561-5642 12901 NY Plattsburgh, Plaza Bay West Corp. 401 Development State Empire Associate Project Lecker Caitlin [email protected] 518-473-8928 12231 NY 1010 Albany, Suite Avenue, Washington 99 State of Department NYS Kendall Barbara [email protected] (fax) 447-0545 (716) Jefferson County: Jefferson • County: Herkimer County: Hamilton • communities are: blueway river The in officials communities. municipal by were nominated members committee began. process Steering plan the management before actual months for project the working on was new continuously, accepting members while and, was designated Committee Steering A team email. by project the from directly and representatives committee their steering through meetings public of notification and updates received periodic communities River. participating The Oswegatchie the of the of behalf municipalities on project the the for was lead Ogdensburg of City The B.1.2

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Village of Heuvelton of Village Gouverneur of Village Town Rossie of Town Pitcairn of Town Oswegatchie of Town Gouverneur of Town Fowler of Town Fine of Town Edwards of Town DePeyster of Town DeKalb of Town Clifton of Town Canton of Hamlet Wanakena of Hamlet Wagatchie of Hamlet Talcville of EdwardsHamlet South of Springville Hamlet Salt of Hamlet OxBow of FallsHamlet Newton of Hamlet Natural of Dam Hamlet Hailesboro of Hamlet Fullerville of Hamlet Emeryville of Hamlet Elmdale of Pitcairn Hamlet East of Lake Hamlet Cranberry of Corners Hamlet Cooks of Mills Hamlet Coffins of Hamlet Aldrich of Ogdensburg of City Harrisville of Village Town Croghan of County: Lewis Antwerp of Village Town Theresa of Town Diana of Town Antwerp of • media. on-line and B.1.3 radio stations newspapers, as regional and such local media, as well as Country Association, North of Adirondack Chamber Commerce, County Lawrence St. Lawrence County, St. as such to organizations distributed were releases news opportunities, and participation notices other meeting updates, including events project and activities about blueway publicity ample ensure To 8.4.5 • • • • • • • • …. is River corridor • Oswegatchie the of character The below: is synopsis brief A concerns. and ideas members’ and committee blueway the about facilitated a discussion was which a Session included Vision meeting This were scope reviewed. project and DOS. schedule NYS The the of representative committee and steering the by was attended meeting start-up The Visioning and Session. Meeting 20 May Start-Up on a met for Committee Steering The committeeSteering • •

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How aneconomic as driver the river we use can Create adestination Identify history opportunities regional toInterconnection create segments local of utilization Promote and regional local tourism, activities of Spectrum several sites historic significance Historic to New York’s development, it about We do have access good publicdoesn’t but know guides hired local back whenthehistorically sports provided has River economic development aware not just it of boat launches and are piers –people Riverwalks, there whatPromoting we have locals, to people, out access are. points Even ifit’s ascenic just stop where know people and the letting Mapping to take it It’s safe –you leave can no one’s your kayak, going cream at Chapin’s Falls,Rensselaer restaurant alittle and astore, ice out pull Recreation and promotion –places theto river of could aneconomic become as development driver the river, of potential don’t people realize what it Help hostcommunities realize the fullest communitiesConnect together resources,together makeadestination it Promote year-round sustainable tie tourism, the river of things to enhance portion our the areaPublicize arecreational as experience, underutilized A greatvery asset Most access isprivately owned birding ATV’s, Winter snowmobiling, Agricultural Swift • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • biggest River’s assets? Oswegatchie the are What • • • • • •

floatingout the logs represented it Historically the economic lifeline – isthere sold being for aplan ladder? afish relicensingFERC hydro at Ogdensburg project Fish ladder going inat Weir Eel fishing docks, Heuvelton Brookfield plans foreach community, to go forWhere shelter Improved portages Fish ladders accessEasy levelswhat theare skill where to inwhere put where to take to out, camp, to need know forNeed adescription paddling, to promotesegments growth local Promote local Marketthe little-known tourism: birds, etc. trees, plants, Diversity of Preservation of history of Preservation Proximity Lawrence River to St. Venues for to people come to, scenic and historic fishing Good Rural setting water Clean wellcommingle accessGood for power and paddle and they wilderness True whatothers to of we enjoyhave fully the beauty to that aneconomicwell as allowsus be as driver inawayIdentify ways assets our use can people formpick and choose can that people should develop anitinerary Plan A comprehensive approach to the river using for recreational year round usage, improvements the river of to enhance portion our tofunding for obtain recreational opportunities, to promoteexperience, and business To the area publicize arecreational as along trailsLighting shop, fish eat, and breakfast, bed where to camp, required, skill ins, put portages, for description navigationwith River by segment Review Meetings Review • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • overcome? • River Plan Oswegatchie Trail the should Blueway the issues the are What • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

accommodations, dining paddling, hiking, Access for walking, Remoteness Public support Handicap accessibility Improved potential tourism publicinformation of Lack frompeople Point Ato Point B –how do we and people get written guides, River facilities and areas, docking andparking Camping hiking way of Rights More access, signs limitations Seasonal vehicles Transportation to boaters get back to their perceived of value Lack Funding cell coverageSpotty and restaurants lodging Adequate Remoteness Rural, slower pace naturalDiversity of settings boaters toirresponsible see Rare Fishing nice, novice rapids Rapids, Variety conditions of water freeClean invasives of It’s over not developed fresh arethrough they river our eyes unique –see communities established along of the way,Lots there out get otherwise forinexpensive ableto be families not that night Rivers are relatively be can it fun, inexpensive Different character indifferent parts Scenic beauty Serene character Natural beauty Committees. Summaries of public input input below. public are of Summaries Review Committees. Technical and with Steering the consultation in were established schedules and venues stakeholders. Meeting and from residents in” area “buy study encourage and and region the educate to across met and are goals study objectives ensure to and issues opportunities, level community identify or to were local workshops The the of Plan. goals Blueway the River of preparation Oswegatchie the to into input process study solicit the during in stages held three were workshops Community Workshops members. Community 2. committee steering the to assembled concepts project out in aided rolling presentations 2015. 19, PowerPoint November and 22 15, July September held were status. meetings project These general the and analysis, issues findings, project of informed progress, Committee keep to Steering study the the of course meetings the over additional three were There the following page summarizes the input input the received. summarizes page on map following The the and revitalization. blueway the community for priorities input their provide on to use markers the and maps through of concerns and ideas expressed their Participants the of Plan. Blueway development the with associated opportunities and issues identified important Participants Harrisville Edwards. and Heuvelton, in 16 and conducted 15 were July workshops public Three B.2.1 B.2

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2015 presentation and a Q&A session. Q&A a and presentation PowerPoint the of consisted Gouverneur. Each and Ogdensburg in were held workshops The comment. to following pages. the on following summarized is survey The received. were and copy surveys paper such a two in fill to anyone to preferred who distribution for survey available the of were copies Paper widely were available. survey the to the Links distributing survey. in assist to on were called entities Other websites networks. and respective their the through survey promoting in assisted Steering Committee The news prepared. and were flyer a release including survey material the for Promotional . and 2015. summer fall all into available was survey developed. The was and communities Blueway blueway Oswegatchie the to topics of relevant variety a on opinion solicit to public designed survey online An B.3 Online

Survey peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. of theof River. Oswegatchie access toeasier this stretch wouldtwo, have paddlers the between established areaparking could be a If Road. Chisholm one anothermile of on themput within one-half State Forest. These would Yellow of the edge Lake outon take the existing up-river fromestablished be aput-in suggested the houses open public in participant One 87 Blueway Trail Management Plan 88 Blueway Trail Management Plan peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. • • • • • • • • • included responses Other • • • • • • • • • • • • • • included: responses Other

Summer camp Walk Camping Trapping Snow shoeing Photography Trapping Bird watching herbal andIdentification plant Photography, formations, geological birdwatching sightseeing, hiking, foraging, airart. Plein Education Hockey, Hunting andNature photography observation Camping river Tubing floating or just the down trails along the rivers Wheelchair Trapping atI enjoythe river, looking relaxing. Hunting kayaking Canoeing, Paddle Boat Inner tubing Less than once a month than once Less month Once a a month times 3 to 2 week Once a a week times 5 to 3 Everyday Blueway: River theOswegatchie on activities recreational in participate I Other, please specify: pleaseOther, None Snowmobiling Walking trails on Running/jogging Relaxingthe water by Picnicking Hunting ridingHorseback Hiking Fishing skiing country Cross Biking mountain – Biking road – ATV riding specify: pleaseOther, None rafting Whitewater kayaking Whitewater canoeing Whitewater Swimming Paddle boarding boating Motor Jet skiing fishingIce kayaking Flatwater canoeing Flatwater Fishing # # I participate in the following water-based activities on the Oswegatchie River Blueway: (Other, please specify:) please (Other, Blueway: River on the Oswegatchie activities water-based in the following I participate I participate in the following land-based activities on the Oswegatchie River Blueway: (Other, please specify:) please (Other, Blueway: River on the Oswegatchie activities land-based in the following I participate River Blueway: theOswegatchie on activities land-based thefollowing in participate I River Blueway: Oswegatchie the on water-basedactivities thefollowing in participate I Total Responses 14 camping 13 camp summer 12 walk 11 camping 10 plein art.foraging, air hiking, sightseeing, birdwatching 15 Education 14 Hunting Hockey, 13 and photography natureobservation 12 camping 11 river tubing the justfloating down or 10 Camping 9 trapping 8 shoeing snow 7 camping 6 photography 5 snowshoeing 4 Trapping 3 Bird watching 2 herbal and plant formations, Identification geological Photography, 1 Wheelchair alongrivers trails the 9 Trapping 8 relaxing.river, the at looking Ienjoy 7 hunting 6 canoeing, kayaking 5 canoeing, kayaking 4 PaddleBoat 3 innertibing 2 innertubing 1 Response Response Total Responses Total Responses 32% 21% 15% 18% 7% 8% 67% 19% 70% 34% 19% 43% 43% 24% 16% 30% 17% 15% 50% 33% 15% 40% 37% 59% 8% 6% 9% 3% 8% 4% 6% 3% 7% 5% • • • • • • • • • • • • • • included: responses Other • • • • • • • included: responses Other

Handicapped playgroundHandicapped amenities floatation devices More places to into put the water for and boats light a minimumat or not all &gas powered made man to structures activities Keep & fishing facilities interestedfamily and Iare boat in car-top particularly to area sidewalk on 812for My alonger area. walking Would like tothe trail back and reverted see extended swimming Beach, rampsBoat sitesCamping A beach campsitesSmall for backpacking natural gardens trail system, parks, small Expanded Bathroom Walking trail expansion identified Walking trails that are and marked destinations Historical camping lean-tos, Yurts, space and open regulation conservation use Land and storesShops areas top swimming Car boat launches, above the dam. increase populations fish to migrate create habitat, fish afish ladder to to encouragenear the dam better bottom the river Restructure habitat. flow for children’sbetter fishing and water better with revitalize the canal area, the up oldhouse pump Clean Camping importance lifeplant areas and historical of formation, geological identified areasPhotographic highlighted, StronglyDisagree Disagree Neutral Agree StronglyAgree River Blueway are of high quality. areof River Blueway high theOswegatchie on facilities recreation Ibelieve outdoor Overall, that Other, please specify... pleaseOther, space Unprogrammed open parkfacilities Typical facilities sports Outdoor Naturalized natureappreciation for areasand facilities culturalHeritage,arts and/or destinations facilities Entertainment # Other, please specify: pleaseOther, None Organized water-based races Organized competitions whitewater Organized landand basedraces walks NatureAppreciation Festivals Educational activities Cultural events Children’s activities I would like to see more of the following types of public amenities on the Oswegatchie River Blueway: (Other, please specify...) please (Other, Blueway: I River to like would on the see moretypesamenities Oswegatchie of the of public following # I would like to see more of the following types of activities available on the Oswegatchie River Blueway: (Other, please specify:) please (Other, Blueway: River onthe I Oswegatchie to like would see more types of available the of activities following Oswegatchie River Blueway: Oswegatchie the on amenities of public types like to see would more of thefollowing I the Riverthe Blueway: Oswegatchie on available of activities types like tosee would more of thefollowing I • • • • • • • • • •

Restaurants findingcure iea medical, use. better forcancer, etc. be can The taxpayers’ money like is. it I like exactly it Improved facilities publicdocking Trails, mountain bike trails lots! and inthe parking inthe water left being forBoats daysat now the dock and crowded. busy Has becomevery isclosed. marina more at the publiclaunchnow the publicdockage need Also Lake. More on Cranberry markings danger launches and docks Boat None launches Boat Lighting areasSwimming Total Responses 3 Clean up the old pump house area, revitalize the canal with better water flow for childrens fishing and better habitat. Restructure the river bottom near the dam to encourage better fish habitat, create a fish ladder to increase fish populations to migrate above the dam. above migrate populations fish fish increase to fisha ladder encouragebetter habitat,create to to dam childrensnearthe for fishing flow bottom water habitat. and better theriver the canalwith better Restructure uparea,revitalize Clean pumpold house the 3 Camping 2 areas highlighted, importance plantand Photographic of life areas historical identifiedformation, geological 1 Camping 8 camping lean-tos, Yurts, 7 landregulation use and spaceconservation open 6 and shops stores 5 launches, areas boat swimming top car 4 Response 6Restraunts 26 25 publicdocking improved facilities 24 trails bike mountain trails, 23 and now theparking in the dock lots! at days for being busy thewater andin Boats left crowded. very publicpublic Has the at become dangerdockage launch closed. is the marina needAlso more now markings Cranberry More on Lake. 22 None 21 launches Boat and docks 20 None 19 launches Boat 18 lighting 17 areas swimming 16 Handicapped playground amenities 15 and devices boats lightfor floatation water the putinto places to more 14 all at not or minimum a to activites gasstructures& powered made man keep 13 fishing and& particularly Iareininterested boat family car-top facilities My 12 walking alonger area. for 812 area on sidewalk backto extendedandthe trail reverted see to like Would 11 Beach,swimming 10 9 Boat ramps Boat 9 Camping sites 8 Abeach 7 backingpackingfor campsites small 6 parks,natural small gardens Expanded system, trail 5 bathroom 4 Walking expansion trail 3 and walkingidentified marked thatare trails 2 destinations Historical 1 Total Responses I like it exactly like it is. The taxpayers money can be better use. ie medical, findingmedical, use.ie cancer,etc. canbetter cure be for a money taxpayers The is. it like exactly it Ilike Response 13% 39% 25% 19% peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. 4% Total Responses 30% 22% 39% 63% 55% 46% 46% 43% 5% 9% 63% 15% 33% 65% 21% 43% 47% 89 Blueway Trail Management Plan 90 Blueway Trail Management Plan peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. • • • • • • • • • • • • attributes: Significant

company content seems rot it on letting and fall into isan attractive It powerit. The nuisance is. it as recreational or make the power company use, remove for up it open company Either it. Ibelieve owns discourages ventures. these bridge power Theclosed fastest the completely but growing leisure pursuit, to recreational and ATV snowmobiling use. are the to vehiculartraffic opened be for a time, should long closed been which has over skateThecreek, bridge parkisland inBrockville Ontario. water improved should be edge like the blockhouse the Also be shown Thatto everyone. to needs past. inthe much to given thiscountry has Ogdensburg would have much different been Ogdensburg. without showsthat thiscountry history study Ogdensburg of close A used. be to Ogdensburg needs of The history these. to monitored be to reduce regularly problems like leashes to young needs Ithinkit chaos. adults causing respectforis the lack of othersfrom on not dogs care at isaverage thispoint concern Another at most. totimes presentedThemaintenance be pride. with The areaat all maintained meticulously be to needs We aplace need for to kids enjoy our and swim! trailsHiking areas -hunting -picnic and campingareas restaurants, etc. infrastructure -lodging, supporting enhanced with be should also Heuvelton, Lake Gouverneur...Cranberry centers: population would the larger be Ogdensburg, “downtown” areas The primary activities. corridor of year round use to amenities enhanced support with areas should be that themeanders River though The uniquenessof the existing preserved. “downtown” be should Riverof the scenic The corridor quality Boat/kayak launches. charm. and rustic Scenery differentof the Oswegatchie. sections recreationally.river the character the (s)of Preserve for to the people use Enhance the opportunities example. agood be might Heuveltonlocations. House and the PickensOpera to has that offer, the river Iamunable to provide exact all with Iamunfamiliar because but Cultural heritage observe. thingone comes to destroyingenjoy without the very but made limits off being rathercreating ways to and rare or wildlife plants are. Thatmean not does protection areas suchas where unusual that could appreciated need be but Identify environmentally areas sensitive areas. Nature Trails. Walking trails” Moreaccess camping segments. to river “Oswegatchie More needs. boat ramps for past. (1800) on Ogdensburg’s industrial rendering life of days settling inthe early I would like historical tosome see Farming and agriculture quality and water ecology Environment Downtowns Rich history atmosphere Friendlysmall-town Rural setting Scenery character River Land-based activities recreational activities Water-based recreational enhanced are: enhanced bepreserved and/or should of Riverthat Blueway Oswegatchie attributes significant The most • • • • • • • • • • • •

high taxes onhigh well homes maintained intown. who live us the of off water those than tax and pay that TAKEproperties the waterfront and pay asmaller domain provisions. We down are run these subsidizing then time reclaimof the waterfront eminent side via oldon these and over substandard housing aperiod enhancement atax waterfront or raise via the taxes “Remove the substandard. Housing along the area of history about Nature and education fact and horticulture boards flow.Rock flat That’s a travesty. being such. being as Oswegatchie always has and isrecognized been where River Dam the accessLower on the Bog for the Blue The and debris. Way Lows at Trail to start needs toandEnhance clean free it the ability keep trash of inareas where experience already it Wilderness exists. naturepoints, trails NOASPHALT only, inboating Walk/carry access better fishing and habitats ruralwild areas, wildlifeor including The unspoiled butterflies and bats. particularly species, and to for habitats establish endangered or threatened Protect the water from the spread invasive of species, water and create habitat for abetter native species. awall of that Removethe divides tables. the eye-sore greenery, with near the oldhouse pump benchesand aquaticwas with life. once the peninsula rich Structure the oldand canal add water flow back to the area that habitatcreated fish in Dredgedam. Better below the connectors to the communitiesCorridor Public access to waterways inthe advertising..... heritage townSmall theirunique feel invillages....incorporate enhance areas. these attraction tourist that awonderful wouldbe greatly colored would with at night the dam lights lighting believe that Ialso events. for and art aspect concerts shell along the Crescent would add agreat cultural to beautified attract people areas. to these Aband and up cleaned should be andStreets River Mill CrescentThe East area andbetween thePublic park to out route thesides river of 37“ create on BOTH apark along the immediate riverfront Take back the waterfront for think big, publicuse Strongly Agree Agree Agree Agree Strongly 95 36 81 .%4.1% 0.7% 5.7% 2.0% 1.3% 4.8% 2.0% 1.3% 0.6% 2.1% 0.7% 1.3% 0.7% 28.1% 1.3% 6.7% 0.6% 0.0% 1.9% 22.0% 1.3% 15.9% 33.6% 6.6% 0.7% 17.3% 1.3% 13.9% 32.6% 3.9% 27.2% 8.5% 29.5% 30.3% 5.3% 73.3% 29.8% 7.8% 37.6% 20.6% 53.6% 21.6% 61.2% 26.3% 55.0% 25.3% 72.9% 68.0% 66.4% 64.9% Neither Agree Agree Neither Nor Disagree Nor Disagree Disagree Disagree Strongly Strongly • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

may not normally be ableto to.” be may get normally not may allow invasive into areas species normally they Fish ladders inplace put toThis enhance the fisheries. Ogdensburg. Therebe should not in Street Lake launchison Lower Boat a power boat. theup Oswegatchie River, or inacanoe be it whether boat launches for to“Better wishing venture people parts the wild commercial especially Let’s make it not too magnet. /animal & deer fishery LawrenceSt isa County runs “awesome” riverit as This reduce run-off, bankerosion agricultural Less More trails along the river. Solitude continuousOne trail going onroads. main without that accessclubs out lock to everyone, to on privatehunting or leases issits as lands large available isnot the river of to the public and scenery fishing the best of Some Easements. a Conservation are areas to to that open need the be publicat on least from we arethe river source. about its If talking There the trail. of section bridge) end (RR enhanced ifyoube the couldlower see areas along the the Oswegatchiethe mouthof -birding River would Nature appreciation along the Oswegatchie trail at bathrooms routinely should be monitored. around boat access ivy poison of areas and public toalso publicbathrooms along the river. clearing The due tocamping etc. limited access and power. Access difficult to that might investpromote in properties road been has access It for properties. riverfront often too steepfor safe entry. or improved Additional areas along the way for bankis river as kayaking etc. boat launches are access or other Additional needed them. allwe of out get can rivers-lets beautiful adestination.becoming We are on TWO sitting WeRemington. studies never of but doact lots on to draw river either boaters toexcept the city the Abay, There etc. isnear nothing Clayton, Prescott, like rivers on both to capitalize needs Ogdensburg strongly for developed tourism. placidandcompetes lake old forge, against both the area islacking, and entertainment Lodging right-of-way), (former RR History Ford LaPresentation, Fort Family Railroad Memorial, inthat area. swift usually and the boat and fishandbecause float water isn’t to place isafun Kendrew to from swim DeKalb Old aplace the water to needs etc. inboats put DeKalb Old should focusIt on thecommunities small upstream. Focus entirely be should not area. on the Ogdensburg Waterfalls holes. and swimming development. second-homespread Thinklike allalong it. “cluster” enhancements (access clustered, etc.) points not kept natural as should be “human” It with possible, as • • • • • • • • • •

enhance needed. isdefinitely to & infrastructure, the need but maintain/update Lawrence. We headingpoint to the St. have good some to Oswegatchie/Fine) isthe start Lake (Cranberry Clifton-Fine the resources are and they struggling. don’t just -they onhave marketing dollars spent tourism towns really more need eco-tourism/regional The (carry-in/carry-out). signage/fines as for littering areaswell as garbage/recycling/compost at spots key Iwould like tobear-proof, see maintained important. protecting habitat &water both isvery quality that we increase can recreationEnsuring while camping. inareasalong the river that kayakers could to get for to sites camp put wouldn’t It hurt campgrounds. Maybe that of rampa lake size. another and the and Wanakena.One for rampLake enough isnot moreCranberry at need andThey dockage parking activity. of in thistype Reduce taxes. involved be should not Government like it is. it Keep and ATVs. disturbance motor high-powered boats, from skis, jet free of recreational quality and high opportunities maintenancewater high of quality and scenery; natural of forwildlife landscape fish& Conservation railways sites, Historical ifany. public area. to out what you mapped do can ineachshould be We areas, the river Picnic boat launches.... better need Ogdensburg) anymiles without publicaccess Weir (ie Eel to dam along which there the river of are more two than There be to additional access:needs any sections kids. do with That’skids. what more we need things forour family to from to swimming familywith used fishing being kids isnice .it to people of come home from work it and see survey. isawater It way much that so to has offer a lot from on thethis thingsput the allof people about just Any the water of ways much alongIso to 812has offer Walking trails and maintained extended Trout, headwaters peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. Janet and Bob Wakefield).Janet Bob and the (photo of courtesy island of side Dam, east Emeryville Drop inrapids above 91 Blueway Trail Management Plan 92 Blueway Trail Management Plan peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • attractions: Specific

Yes, businesses small of alot Lakes and Star Cranberry and continue on the trail over the river. trail andcity restore inOgdensburg the old rail bridge Could develop arear access area to the maple airport. on route NY past the 812,just Ogdensburg, of Outside toneed take advantage where of we live. trail the maplecity or anywhereAlong available. We Rural areas forest through Atrailpeople. that runs near the river. waterhike and with camp access other seeing without I thinkthere atrail should be to that allowspeople Gouverneur. and perhaps Ogdensburg Lake, Cranberry such as proximity is inclose river areas”, to highways and “hub Near and existing future access areas points, where the area. and surrounding river on theareas natural the of that intrude do not beauty and publicrestpoints rooms situated should be inthe trail system invasive not but the trailway. of Access the Blueway, to to get from enough maybe close the and Restaurants off should be Lodging Campgrounds, the blueway of the extent where ever possible. trails should follow jogging walking, hiking, Biking, project. would animportant be itself inand of viewed natural scenic, which these attractions safely be can and falls. Developing access areas from or viewing areas, rapids risk indicating developed should high be signage additional priority accesswith High points. implemented and should be inconjunction corridor across isgreatly needed the and throughout Signage facilities/attractions. More & individuals of areas populated for security activities. toorganizations promote festivals through the river or interested. Encourage or local businesses small placed strategically as along the trail to travelers keep information accessInterpretive at river well as points areas toHandicapped close vehicularaccess. again areas that are ableto accessed vehicles be or bikes. via areasViewing and directional information provided at public. for to offer theirpossibility more to the traveling should promote campingsites primitive areas, we wilderness areas, with but Probably to located close more populated continuing. restvisit rooms or stay before the night ableto and be stop the river of to eat, to to allow people traverse a section abovebe frequentThe to need enough economic activity. attractions linkedto be can downtown access ifthe are points located especially placed shouldwhere be Some ever River access points access River Restaurants Publicrestrooms Publicparks Lodging Biking/hiking trails Viewing areas information Interpretive signageDirectional Campgrounds and amenities should bedeveloped: should amenities and attractions Riverexperience, theOswegatchie Blueway following To improve Strongly Agree Agree Agree Agree Strongly • • • • • • • • • • • • •

without travelingwithout far. multiplecomponents the Blueway of could experience area as in or near Ogdensburg residents and visitors iflocated best would amenities Most these serve of Gouverneur Ogdensburg, from yo Weir Eel ogdensburg dam of Outside dam feasible.... manyas in be developed should They asis locations over All Again make sure they are along the entire “Blueway” make sure are they Again along the entire “Blueway” users. forroadsides androadside destruction due to overuse easy be campsites to These not access should also from projected usage. to support ample enough privies sites camp Therebut be. can campsitesbe with should you Campgrounds can’tthat develop used. should be word,good campsites ismore primitive like the term not a is stretch Campgrounds legs. efficiently their allow for for “exits” to so speak paddlers to and out get The trails etc... also birding, wetlands, mountains, or reached from ponds, roadsides, like backcountry from the Blueway Trail add features seen easily not trails found be either or negative. positive as Short research of abit destinations and with hiking can they to town centers.important There potential is for added which Ifeel isvery portion, would interpretive keep and dining. I inlodging Lawrence islacking County St. Muchof Wayfinding is ports. andtowns signage important. isvery forDirection signage portages headwaters. theas area around Route 3and into the Adirondack well as the-Ogdensburg lowerOn end from DeKalb implemented and govts organizations. by local or leverage that are &projects initiatives other Investments along the blueway should complement village tohow join the activities the neighboring heuvelton Some and near the villages. Ogdensburg, No preference them. infrastructureIn communities that with support can moreso enjoy can thisarea. people the Oswegatchie are developed and should be beautiful and Near isreally the it as river Ogdensburg needed 97 38 .%13 2.6% 6.4% 4.1% 3.4% 1.3% 7.0% 5.0% 2.7% 1.4% 2.6% 3.3% 4.9% 22.1% 8.8% 15.2% 33.8% 2.0% 26.1% 30.0% 43.2% 42.1% 59.7% 32.4% 6.0% 36.4% 41.2% 37.9% 29.6% 25.8% 62.9% 66 42 .%20 1.3% 2.0% 2.6% 2.0% 5.9% 3.4% 4.0% 2.0% 34.2% 3.4% 11.9% 56.6% 17.2% 17.6% 37.7% 35.1% 34.5% 43.7% 43.7% 41.2% Neither Agree Agree Neither Nor Disagree Nor Disagree Disagree Disagree Strongly Strongly • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Trails the entire length. should run Gouverneur, Lake Star Lake, Cranberry stay the Adirondacks of out Ogdensburg, Edwards to Gouverneur portages Kayak/canoe from river the GouvernuerareaUp Oswegatchie end of inOgdensburg River Bridge RR the river. Heuvelton isone area isanicestretch it as smooth of to life. it back isindiresomething of to bring city This need to get can allthe helpit drawwhich needs in. people Anywhere Ogdensburg, there especially ispopulation, lake The Cranberry of town areas. parking Small nature. of the peace quiet of Keep villages. of Outside and hamlets. Near cities,villages Heuvelton of South area and surrounding Gouverneur possible. toas close the river As should have somewhere aboat dock along it’s . banks falls enhanced.should Rensselaer to be Heuvelton by the bridge Kendrew by the bridge. DeKalb Old areaOgdensburg or Massena ingeneral,Near Islands to Thousand villages esp Ogdensburg just not the Oswegatchie River is apriority. is River the Oswegatchie of character scenic and the ecological of Preservation spending.and tourism tourists shouldBlueway attract River Oswegatchie The entrepreneurial residents. for opportunities should Blueway create River Oswegatchie The recreational opportunities for residents. for opportunities recreational shouldBlueway improve River Oswegatchie The Please complete the following questions: thefollowing complete Please 71% 60% 50% 69% Strongly Agree Agree Agree Agree Strongly 23% 28% 25% 25% • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Clifton, Fine Clifton, though. needed, be might where it in-between thetown existing alongAt the way. points Not sure potential. and area untapped of alot has Lake I thinkCranberry Don’t to developed. need be characterexisting the area. of the naturalharmony with environment and the Blueway, the Throughout in located and designed NY like Harrisville townSmall and villages . the Adirondacks just not something kayakers givefisherman, thisarea we to need are boaters, country inthe north people up, it build area to we need a beautiful promote the river of it, areas, don’t where know go Ican on the river, thisis I live NY, inOxbow no picnic the launches are terrible, 2-3miles.”Every Restaurant or place to purchase {snack bar} &rest “Benches 3-4miles. rooms for the publicevery are occasionally offered that Grasseconnection with and River opportunities Partnership Creek Indian Nature with Center and the eachAt community five milesapart. eight to more we inso see it it.. of family .Bring time moreused nicer. wasalittle ifit developed allabout It Ifeel used. would it andisbeing be land it of 812 alot toOgdensburg Heuvelton (Chris Angus photo). Angus (Chris road Wanakena near the the inat put inlet upriver from two paddle hour an or about Rock, fromOswegatchie Flat the of view Spectacular 3% 8% 19% 2% Neither Agree Agree Neither Nor Disagree Nor 1% 0% 1% 1% Disagree Disagree peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. 2% 4% 6% 3% Disagree Strongly Strongly 93 Blueway Trail Management Plan 94 Blueway Trail Management Plan peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • obstacles: Specific

Portage routes at dams areas for put-ins/outs and staging Additional paddlers. N/A them in. to plants bring the area certain planting by possible to more get more wildlife trails. walking in Maybe try just change theShouldn’t natural order anything, of concrete wall that the waterway. divides the specifically dam, theoldcanal, pump Thehouse, improved. should be recreational opportunities, Any place accessibility, lacking providing but good LawrenceOswegatchie River. to River the St. Heuvelton. There is no directboat access from the and Ogdensburg between and biking walking wouldnear allow Ogdensburg for uninterrupted theon trainthe OswegatchieReplacing trail bridge residential inOgdensburg housing riverfront undertaxed down junkor run of rid Get Creek Skate Road. over Creek, Skate Bridge off Farm run land along vast stretches the river. of rapids and general dams, accessibility lack of Existing isadangeroussite. bridge toAccess improved, be needs the former railroad access Trail. the exception with the Maple of City and nearby,In my area (Ogdensburg) there islimited theaccess existing but islimited. have Both are access,and Ogdensburg examples. good launches are great of inneed improvement -Heuvelton these boat small launchareas some exist, While benches. to clubhouse, launchnext Boat and boating fishing. kayaking, access by recreational points trails and for canoeing, Heuvelton for related access activities, by car, points There islimited access Fine and riverbetween to the resource. for access better and awareness thisnatural of many the potential so through see Ican communities, Itravelas and becomeaware isflowing that the river River,but locations, to Iamunable specific identify the Oswegatchie due with to myAgain, unfamiliarity and pieces bits than to iskey else promotingsomething the whole rather connecting them for others to traverse, and hop off do where exist then identifying thingscurrently So natural and trees plants that are or rare. unusual and wildlife nuts, viewing, for birders, geology for the opportunities photographers, opportunities that existworld suchas class the opportunities Wewhere exist. does it fail to advertise access may simple as knowing as be information...accessof and lack of Part the obstacles of exist due to lack and severe white water. rapids identifying - signage Dam portages kayak/canoe hillsand up back down. having by dams; to carry Interruption Unsafe river conditions Unsaferiver quality water Poor boatingfor and points access fishing river of Lack trails by recreational points access river of Lack by car points access river of Lack industrial Brownfields and former uses Dams Lack of access for persons of all abilities all of persons for access of Lack Lack of accommodations/dining of Lack Lack of related activities related of Lack The obstacles and deficiencies along the Blueway Trail that should be improved are: beimproved should that Trail the Blueway along deficiencies and The obstacles • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

and out, stretch, picnic, use bathroom. stretch, use and out, picnic, in anon-powered boatthere as are few places to in get locationswell...difficult as other boaters for to go far Heuvelton areaand probably the dam below many stretchesOn waters smooth of around suchas the draws forbiggest community asmall thereAgain, are no places to shop or dine,the two Ogdensburg!!! have rest room facilities.Riverside sites away from areas trailof should ALL for individuals. handicapped trails of should havevehicles. Majority length some trailheadsAll should have for parking at 4 least areas camp Not enough isfoundand areas scenery. onlyinpopulated . Lodging hard toriver find a place the see to carandpark a just there along the river All are no rest room facilities .It’s lake Cranberry particular inmany islacking areas, in but andDining lodging foot, bike, skis etc bike, skis foot, for activities All families to and out exercise, get on pretty area. much to offer very so please 812, Richville, and old Kendrew DeKalb featuredbe the Blueway. of inthe marketing well. as I’d licensedguides, quite of alot to like guides There helpful. are would very be revive/open lodging loans for business investorsSupporting to looking have experience. or amore a‘green’ experience rustic could aninteresting be option for to looking those TeePeeslike Yurts, &Canvas-Tents on platforms options Ithinkthat “galloping” some Lodge. Lake the Cranberry of the closing with lake in Cranberry economies. We’vemanufacturing lostaccommodations or townsto that have used industrial/logging/ obstacle. Thisislikely thecase other small for towns isamajor area thatI know inClifton-Fine lodging money, improvement made should be allover. improvementsIf accomplish be can taxpayers without minimum environmental with needs impacts. to ensure thatfacilities sought new serve should be from Input professionals and design planning qualified Pollutors, leach field,drainage septic,and mention the nice fishing holes. not beautiful, to is rest roomscenery The or picnic. There is Lake. to really no place Black people foruse to boat launchup Street} Lake From {Lower Ogdensburg Work landowners to trailways with get by the river. from river Gouverneur.Up Strongly Agree Agree Agree Agree Strongly 35 27 41 52 4.5% 0.1% 1.4% 2.8% 15.2% 8.0% 2.8% 6.4% 34.1% 1.4% 21.7% 14.2% 21.3% 22.7% 2.2% 33.3% 41.8% 36.9% 23.5% 36.2% 21.7% 39.7% 32.6% 29.7% 44.9% 58 22 80 .%0.0% 3.8% 28.0% 42.2% 25.8% 77 70 96 .%290.0% 2.9% 19.6% 37.0% 37.7% 53 09 50 .%2.9% 5.9% 25.0% 30.9% 35.3% 41 14 86 .%3.0% 3.0% 28.6% 41.4% 24.1% .%2.%4.%1.%4.5% 17.4% 43.2% 25.0% 9.8% Neither Agree Agree Neither Nor Disagree Nor Disagree Disagree Disagree Strongly Strongly • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • services: for Locations

Star Lake, Cranberry Lake Cranberry Lake, Star Heuvelton, Falls, Rensselaer Ogdensburg, Gouverneur, Hamlets centers. and population throughout All are amenities everavailable food/lodging Where area. inthe Ogdensburg Again transportation. prove convenient repairs, for and supplies, obtaining would also It for point andbase returns. departures could act a as the as City Ogdensburg of outskirts be located should inand at the services These practical Where Anywhere town thatsmall would economy boost Lake. and Cranberry Lake Star Ogdensburg areasUrban aren’t congested. Preferably inareas but or city that inthe village not Gouverneur. and Ogdensburg Lake, Hub areas Cranberry suchas anywhere These be about done could just on the trail. Lake. Cranberry centers: Heuvelton, Gouverneur, Ogdensburg, clustered should be population inexisting Services available to the public. the activity. ifmade Many more could used be sections anyOn stretch thewhich River isappropriate of for the Oswegatchie of experience. are part that andbusinesses services would showcase specific interactivefor the inthe guide thisproject, with links was on the posted eventual web site that isproposed the overall promotion the river. of guide abusiness If that with would help and opportunities spots specific recommend that could guide abusiness identify for However, amenities. these of some Imight the likely urbanareas be location no doubt will Larger live here listen and are to open them. who occur ifpeople will natural services of expansion to come, a begin Once people beginning. around a them isjust suggestions thenthe building aboveend points and from. start of Developing aseries wherever or up started ended people be They would to accessibleneed in the back country. coverage GPS incase isn’t availableGPS I would like to QRcodes substitute for Visitor --Spring/SummerVisitor --Fall/Winter Visitor resident-- Spring/Summercorridor river Seasonal resident-- Fall/Winter corridor river Seasonal resident corridor Full-timeriver I ama: I Transportation services Transportation RV service GPS-enabled wayfinding Gear and shuttle car services trip planningCustom Group trail excursions for paddlers,Group excursionsfor and trail bikers hikers Marineservices Outdoors workshops on natureand on ecolog workshops Outdoors Outdoors workshops on the arts the on workshops Outdoors River guides River and services charter What services would enhance the Oswegatchie Blueway recreational experience? recreational Blueway the Oswegatchie servicesenhance What would • • • • • • • • • • • • •

several areas, especially therapids small several onRoad River areas, especially Heuvelton Falls and Rensselaer couldin developed be are difficulty with marked rating. Thebetween area trails area, parking are accessible. handicapped Trails Falls!!! that There’s Use amodel. as sized a good area Lampson near trailhead. of the setup LOVE or around Make aparking eachvillage. and back, local village trailsSelf-guided to major from village major Near and villages cities Heuvelton of South Anywhere thatspace. some has Everywhere way for towns small along the opportunities business Small on thisproject. to focus energy enhancing. area that Iknow the Clifton-Fine iseager or updating infrastructure may it but support need towns existing on the Blueway. utilize Again, have They Don’t services. these need professionals andfrom input citizens. knowledgeable on studies are by competent based they needed Where the gate NY wayHarrisville, to the Adirondacks! hikers/bikers. The entirefor paddlers. length The entire for length stay the Adirondacks. of out Ogdensburg, too changed much.not That land. way,undisturbed river is serenity the of the ownersbefore first property disturbing much too new Approach vacant. these sit that currently the river the river. There are alongmany camps and properties how muchlimiting you are along disturbing the lands which already have access. minimal This way areyou investorsor new alongareas these to buy property the development of insome amenities of participate owners to enhance property theirproperties, current road access and power access would encourage Improvedto amenities. these of helpmaintainsome scratch. You may have also whowould able be people from everything enhanced ratherbe starting than investigated should be river firstareasas these could roadI thinkcurrent access along the to properties Strongly Agree Agree Agree Agree Strongly 19 69 63 .%6.7% 9.2% 8.2% 10.7% 5.9% 46.3% 6.7% 37.4% 5.1% 5.9% 26.9% 9.0% 26.7% 5.8% 11.9% 30.4% 16.0% 46.3% 42.3% 37.8% 23.9% 29.2% 20.0% 14.2% 17.5% 14 14 79 .%4.3% 5.0% 17.9% 41.4% 31.4% 85 15 92 .%5.4% 5.4% 29.2% 41.5% 18.5% 70 41 39 .%3.6% 1.4% 23.9% 34.1% 37.0% 33 11 96 .%4.4% 1.5% 29.6% 31.1% 33.3% 37 56 26 .%2.2% 5.9% 32.6% 35.6% 23.7% peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. 10% 77% 4% 8% 1% Neither Agree Agree Neither Nor Disagree Nor Disagree Disagree Disagree Strongly Strongly 95 Blueway Trail Management Plan 96 Blueway Trail Management Plan peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Oswegatchie River: the about thing best The

most precious resource The jewel. Burg be a could .The Does the leadership exist now to finally recapture this most valuableour resource away from . publicuse We taking housing down run have of ahodgepodge norvision the leadership to thisdone ability get .Thus for future generations forebears ,our had neitherthe take thing courage will It to do the right properties. the waterfront junk program of ridding by aplanned of to recaptureLeadership the waterfront for publicuse Thirsting potential forBOLD “Latent Visionary It’s Idon’t know views pristine Beautiful isnaturalIt Thenatural untouchedbeauty Thatit isanuntapped resource That I don’thave to travel it. far visit to Lawrence and agreat County fishery. beauty, The unspoiled it’s St. significance historical to being developed. Thatit is from acanoe. naturalThe existing scenic and beauty, as experienced Beauty on the trail. enhance opportunities Communities along the trail are to workingtogether inareas up inneed. start for to businesses small conditions and the opportunity for residents,handicapping with including those potential situatedThe locally for low recreationcost, destination for water recreation enthusiasts. greatsuchThat has it potential becomingfor a supports. It’s natural and the many beauty ecosystems it or enhanceit what isalready there. ifwe build skill every age, tosomething interest every to sotheredevelopit is There isopportunity the naturalIs that we beauty have inthisarea. naturalwonderful resource to the public. The open createavailability to this and open activities for man of miles and great fishing. no sign untouched amazing with vistas sections, other stretches,some paddling placidfamily in oriented offerson where It excitingwhitewater you visit. in offers dramatically depending differentopportunities river that diverse The OswegatchieRiver isa very unspoiled. public to access remained and has consequently largely isdifficult it for the portions In much the rural of islocated whereIt Ilive. The walleye fishingis great. environment. Thenatural stress ability to provide free a relaxing, • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Natural ecology resource/ asset! It isanuntapped potential. That HUGE has it moreshould be accessible and marketed upon. and fishingisahuge attraction isbeautiful It that to jobsand residents keep here. agreatbe effect onanarea positive that isstruggling economical impact realized by these improvements will The programs and opportunities. and ecological communities by providing more recreational, cultural, improve life of the quality for the residents many of greatly potential theto has BluewayThe Corridor placeA beautiful to visit Thenatural world unfettered by development towns/villages/hamlets as riveras thewell included itself Theof the diversity Beauty Done it ... get !” confluenceriverscrownour be two should our jewel of Rural towns of the area. Thenatural ecology and ever changing. ecosystem, traditionally both it is scenicriverine The enhancement. relatively characterIts for pristine potential and its areas easier. able andusers be would to enjoyscenic the fisherman to people enjoy.of in more launches would Boat bring more trails would makemore it accessible for alltypes to enjoy. all beautiful aroundyear is and scenery The Nature at it’s something with finest foreverybody andRiver shoreline appreciation naturalIts beauty. potential Its access of ease and townIts to fronts. wilderness naturalIts beauty paddling opportunity Quiet river. nature The unspoiled of the areas thesurrounding Iwould hateon the river tothat change. see wholives aperson As little. very and used isquiet It naturalIts beauty. visitors alike to potential enhancelife of Its quality for residents and beauty The Nature... Trees, life and wild river forChance enhanced development Potential economic stimulus. Trails • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Variety. scenery.The that makes them happy. ableto should be enjoy way intheirown that everyone greatThe outdoors river andnature beautiful it isa attaching Etc Trash, tourism. Cans, Beer the wayJust Don’t is. it destroy by the beauty opportunities. recreational, andcultural educational, scientific area residents and diverse visitors outdoor with nativewildlife fishand and enhances the livesof that significance provideshabitat ecological for of natural quality Thatas ahigh it exists corridor You never what know isaround bend the next Beauty incanoes people just not everyone you have to go slow.be enjoyed should by scenery The but or vice versa, maneuver of capable Lake to up Black Boats are &the quietness. scenery beautiful The and city). to to village rural, land(fromsurrounding wilderness, its of inthe variety especially potential, Its Beauty undevelopedand isstill anaturalIt habitat. scenery,Beautiful worldwhitewater. class Designation for anatural appreciation of resource. and culture History beauty.Its nature. and wild rural Its the area. in and bicycling and hiking walking swimming. Also It’s pure natural beauty, water and boating use Very few people and the Adirondacks Lawrence River It’s two assets...St. location between together for potential recreation“he municipalities and linking life. swamp/slow waters to explore the wildlife and plant Theof the diversity waters; I lovekayak theeasy into river. and peaceful issuchabeautiful It area. it’sto preserve character whiledrawing to people the It’s beauty. sheer It’s and we need river clean agreat, Fishing access intourism could the boost use several would together helptie It towns small that economicforgrowth. The opportunity potential. Its serenityThe of small scenic beauty! town Beauty • • improvement: • most the needs that Thing • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

sections. sections. riverother in would did they findgo on the ifthey miles from Few theirhomes. are people aware what of arepeople aware more the river of five than sections of valuable resource destination. Few tourist or potential along the river, a as the Oswegatchie recognized isnot the Oswegatchie River. Inmostcommunities located People tend to ignore, forget and take for granted Public access. river Attractions front on the river to draw to people the Ogdenport. Lawrenceaka County inSt. the onlycity and connection from to the Adirondacks history Its Make safecome. it will and they and beautiful Education waterway Clean backpacking. Public access to the water and campsites for marketing. infrastructure and aggressive The need for increased access improvedpoints, towns/businesses alongsmall the River. and visitors and the take can advantage the river of attractionsConnecting that andso residents amenities Trail andwaterway more trails. hiking/biking More access for points the lowof impact uses dollars. tourism thatthereby Canton continue can insuring to attract Oswegatchie like River we the Grasse market River, Ianticipatepublic. thatableto webe the market will providedbe to residents the local the traveling AND The generalriver that informationthe could about Access to different areas; awarenessof accesspoints. promotion the area’s of and offerings. activities Access to the area trails,areas, and parking with destroying inthe process.without qualities best our welcomed and be to - changehappen needs this area, However, ifwe want more business/commerce in the landscape. vastlychanging changes without of always room for more year round. It’s to think tough inthisareaactivities inthe pastfive just thereyears, is there avast improvement been has Although of and then access for the publicto things. do those the river of done what be onA listof can which parts peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. 97 Blueway Trail Management Plan 98 Blueway Trail Management Plan peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Increased length to the walking and bicycling trails, to and thebicycling walking Increased length more. advertise muchget more notice they thisarea than because areabeautiful all year around Islands .The Thousand that know thisisa the locals .Only Advertisement accessibility Wheelchair to change.needs centers. population larger and other This Ogdensburg Much the funding isfocusedon of Adirondacks. More to focus placed upstream be needs and inthe access for the river recreation. always...That its not whereclear possible/legal to it is and access. preservation balance sensitive) of Proper (i.e. ecologically launch areas needed. be will and Access where over private portages property Walk inaccess points Access and signs where to access and what to expect. Providing informationtheand waterway how/ about alone. the river of Development Leave the rest inthe towns and villages. the blueand of out line. for publicaccess inside Increased opportunities both Recreational development Recreational Public facilities more rules. Allow access ATV strict with but points dam. andcanal area, The pump oldhouse Promotion, and attractions Tourism and attractions Public access recreational activities. Peoples’ awareness the river’s for of potential more to open the public and biking more up, running, trailsClean for walking, to the area. and interest,tradecohesive.business, will bring This accessible and and make them very and tourists, attractions to create for residents more opportunities Attractions and accessibility. We to more need get Recreational trails the water that pollutes activity agricultural Removal adjacent of Access to the water Safety previous statementSee ! Attracting tourists More involvement Water quality • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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powered”) trailpowered”) that connects communities together. (“self- skiing/biking amulti-mile Establishing “ inbetween. topeople enjoy the wilderness allow trails ATV toand allowing fromto village village linesto that enforced, need be guide strict however over inareas. traffic ATV So with could same do the For from people snowmobilingall brings example for that recreation are enforced. rules with to life plant to damage andpeople use allowing Less help... needs just theirfamilies. Thisareawith but beautiful be could shop to bike, run, would enjoy having the opportunity inthisarea isaneed andIt many residents thisarea of and safety concerns. handicap usage sourcestransportation isincreasing. aware Be of using adaptive disabilities, with people of The number Wendy’s, 5Below to need Arby’s,They add an Bell, Taco Ponderosa, playgrounds, and BBQstations located along lake. and enforced, limited to 6foot dogs pavilions, leash, trail, trail). nature are Rules trail, posted observation trail, biking/rollerblading (walking/jogging purpose new accessnew how much limiting but you points disturb and from build points there, thereby you are building owners access and current your property with local come.” will one and once it they “Build said, As Work Improve fishing the Oswegatchie. of part most gorgeous towns that isalready theit couldmostplus it use the townsthese always and isthe to missed seem get Don’t forget and Fine the towns located inClifton view! beautiful a with isabench allthat isneeded Sometimes, themselves behind. We to need teach to people leave no trace of nirvana. of theirportion improving/sharing forward look to landownersMultiple along the river this area once more areas are to up opened publicuse. There’s to come and enjoyof lots room foreverybody you I trust Don’t overdo it. toor ability do thesuch. lack of weather ifpoor moves in especially that, than further for expected the be averagenot traveler to paddle if there should ismore towns. It 6miles than between available Campsitessites developed. should be be can camp exist and isneeded; directional signage do exist; to need exist, a physicalwhere of inventory portages in order for them to thefeeland full to get needs do of Theriverbe traveled entireto needs by the planners natural as it possible as Keep the area popularizing in difficulty areaobvious other An rivers. area are and compared assets well not known, to the Have to consider that it’s sparsely-populated alarge peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. 99 Blueway Trail Management Plan 100 Blueway Trail Management Plan peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. • • • • • • • •

allowed inthisarea. boat are the river. of the banks that motorized Also That no fish ladders are allowed put in along be to itself. support cannot but dollars, tax uses Do encouragetrap not tourist of that building alot scenic. it Keep for apicnic. recreation hike/bike who can stop or tourists just by bring will the river of trails along the length Bringing to make theirlives better.opportunity an changes and deserve many through out trying have who livepeople The inthe stuckit region cause! will it use the extra Stress with possible keptas thatclean be it Don’t develop anything. Albany pay forLet it. towilling step along. and up helpthisproject may owners allalong the river be we property or other made available were or partnerships created perhaps road poor but access grants were isanobstacle. If acampground and and camps open vacant property often considered purchasing the neighboring of some isagem. My husband and Ihave It setting. idyllic fromwould more enjoy this seeing benefiting people that isnice I at times, Although one it. enjoying on it like “myseems river.” I Thatbecause rarely is anysee have oftento said myself whileon the river, that it and nature the outdoor enthusiasts lovers.tourists, I of the gentlertype but intourism, jobs and bring Country, the create thiscouldNorth benefit right, the river. of the serenity and beauty done If preserve developments. Encourage insuchaway but use to as owners may resist property these anyyou do not, new Encourage thisinvolvement....this If partnership. more thewould. riverfront anoutsider than preserve want will to they because amenities these of some of you mayproperty acquire would ideal caretakers be owners of property (local) Neighboring lands. new • • • • • • • • • • •

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projects in the blueway area. Additional economic development sources are available available (IDAs). are sources Agencies development Development finance to economic used Industrial be can county Additional that area. through sources blueway funding the in numerous projects includes below matrix The Credits Tax Preservation Historic York New Credits Tax Preservation Historic US Districts Assessment Special as known also Districts Improvement Business Credits Tax Brownfields State York New Fund Investment Technology Business Small Law Tax Property Real of 444-a Section District Finance Increment Tax Program Sources New York State York New Service Park National municipalities Local New York State York New State York New New York State York New authorities taxing Local Sponsor Loans, Historic Tax Credit program Credit Tax Historic Federal the for been approved have that properties commercial listed National Register for credit a tax state provides also state. program the The of areas distressed qualifying in buildings residential listed Register National occupied owner of Rehabilitation/restoration District Register a to National contributing or Historic Places of Register the on National listed properties income-producing renovation of and Rehabilitation activities revitalization and economic community for identified mechanism taxing Self remediation insurance credit insurance remediation Environmental 3. and property taxes, for credit brownfield Remediated 2. credit, Redevelopment 1. credits available: tax separate Three tax abatement property Tax exemptions, Sales Credit, Tax R&D Credit, Tax Investment or district contributing properties contributing district or listed of from rehabilitation resulting assessment increased the on exemption partial a for Provides improvements Public ctivities Funded Special

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to eligible investors eligible to credit the in shares sell and syndicate can owners ineligible with scale of Projects do so by resolution by so do may boards school villages; and cities towns, counties, by authorized be must Measure problematic State, York New in used Rarely Notes 101 Blueway Trail Management Plan 102 Blueway Trail Management Plan peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. Loan Fund Loan Development Community Fund Opportunity Empire Programs Development Rural USDA Administration revitalization Economic US Grants Block Development Community Program Country North the of Authority Development Corp. Development State Empire State York New USDA Commerce of Department US Renewal Community of Office NYS Sponsor generating projects of scale of projects generating job- Non-residential, and others Opportunity Business and Enterrprise Business Program, Relending Intermediary Program, Loan Guaranteed adjustment economic and development, works job public assistance, technical and Planning Businesses For Grants ctivities Funded

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Revitalization basis. case-by-case a on considered be may however requests, cost; project total the of 40% or $250,000 of lesser the at targeted is Funding $500,000 over projects for costs eligible of 25% staff technical USDA from assistance seek Varies, Varies microenterprises for $200,000 $100,000, to $25,000 was range businesses small for $100,000; was minimum $750,000 was 2015 in grant Maximum Funding levels No program on Depends Varies req’d? Match

the community the is grantee process, applicaton funding consolidated the through available made Funds revitalization policy revitalization economic to relate should and place in plans regional and state with consistent be should Projects rounds funding competitive in extra score Communties Champion and Communities Enterprise Zone, Empowerment Rural eligibility for (CEDS) Strategies revitalization Economic Comprehensive complete should regions and communities distress; economic severe of areas to directed projects Most Notes Market New York New Market Studies Feasibility and Planning Strategic ESD Funds Grant Development State Empire Fund Loan Community Tourism Transformational Country North Initieative Heritage and Culture Arts, Program Corp. Development State Empire State York New Corp. Development State Empire State York New Corp. Development State Empire State York New Country North the of Authority Development on the Arts the on Council NYS Sponsor Consolidated attractions, and special events special and attractions, destinations, promoting tourism by growth tourism encourage and strengthen to established program Grant allowed. are component residential a with mixed-use facilities though residential, than other purpose for development economic facilities any or or facility or site sites particular a studies assess to planning and preliminary studies reports, feasibility or and surveys Studies, • and thereof; part significant a or or municipality county city, a for plans development strategic of development and Preparation • categories: two the in following available is Assistance or Region community a in economic activity or business and/or increase underemployment; and unemployment reduce eliminate or prevent, or jobs; create retain to intended projects development economic capital-based for is available funding grant Capital region. the investment into private for attracting leverage as serve and to region; the residents or attract visitors life; more of quality region’s the enhance which facilities supporting tourism-related and region, the in of lodging quantity and the quality enhance that a with priority projects for loans cultural projects and cultural arts tourism supporting by promote to the and of state; heritage in cultural the interest public to arts; encourage the of participation encourage to capital investments and surveys fine and arts; performing the of presentation and the of for study Law Affairs and Cultural Arts NYS of 3 under Article provided is support Assistance Local This ctivities Funded

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Resources

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areas stressed highly to given Priority cost project overall of 20% than more no provides ESD Notes 103 Blueway Trail Management Plan 104 Blueway Trail Management Plan peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. Grant Program Grant Preservation Historic Program Grant York New Preserve Street Main York New Municipal Grant Municipal Fund Protection Environmental Program Trails Recreational programs Water Clean Program Preservation Historic & Recreation Parks, of Office NYS League Preservation NYS and Arts the on Council NYS Renewal Community of Ofice Preservation Historic & Recreation Parks, of Office NYS FHWA FHWA Administration Highway Federal DOT US Conservation Environmental of Department NYS Sponsor Several Several reports landscape reports, historic structure historic surveys, resource Cultural efforts revitalization neighborhood and downtown sustain and funds establish to additional leverage and reinvestment stimulate to program is the of goal A primary districts. commercial mixed-use downtown, in opportunities housing and development provide that economic projects in to invest resources provides NYMS State of New York the New of of State boundaries within physical the located areas and heritage waterfronts historic properties, parks, of and improvement development planning, acquisition, the for Program Grant Municipal EPF under the available is Funding conditions for accessibility maintenance and accessibility for conditions trail of assessment corridors, and trail or recreational trails recreational property for to title and simple fee easements of trails, acquisition recreational new of construction equipment, maintenance and trail construction recreational of lease and purchase recreational trails, for and linkages trail facilities trailhead and trailside of and rehabilitation development trails, recreational existing of restoration and the for maintenance available is Funding management, etc. management, waterwater and storm restoration, quality Water ctivities Funded Grants

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Preservation Up to $350,000 to Up $3,000-$15,000 $15,000 to up Improvements Streetscape $500,000, - $50,000 - Renovations Building Up to $500,000 to Up Up to $200,000 to Up program on depending Varies Funding levels Yes 25% 50% 20% 20% req’d? Match

on funding round funding on depending sources and applicability sources, Grant Notes Revolving Fund Revolving Water Clean Program Byways Scenic Act Equity Transportation Efficient Flexible, Accountable, Safe, projects special & libraries museums, for grants Consultation Advancement Museum projects special & libraries museums, for grants Planning projects special for grants Implementation Grants Design and Planning Architecture Abatements Tax Property Credit Tax Barns Historic Program Facilities Corp. Facilities Environmental NYS Transportation of Department NYS Transportation of Department NYS Humanities the for Endownment National Arts the on Council State York New Humanities the for Endownment National Humanities the for Endownment National Arts the on Council NYS Preservation Historic & Recreation Parks, of Office NYS Preservation Historic & Recreation Parks, of Office NYS Sponsor Grants Water quality restoration quality Water Byways Scenic of designation and Development Various sites web catalogs, symposia, historic interpretation, site exhibits, Interpretive assistance technical development, professional support, program and operating development institutional collections, & interpretation, education Exhibitions, sites web catalogs, symposia, historic interpretation, site exhibits, Interpretive formats diverse venues including and diverse at place taking programming of include combinations generally Projects design community and Planning Rehabilitation Rehabilitation ctivities Funded Grants

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Transportation interest loans interest no- and Low- N/A cap $10,000 Varies cap $40,000 $300,000 UNK N/A N/A Funding levels N/A No 60:40:00 vary may -- 60:40 N/A N/A Yes peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. req’d? Match

for municipalities for programs Various focus revitalization economic and Tourism efforts planning Various eligible are governments local and state organizations, Non-profit funding of source a as Grants Decentralization the at look should artists and institutions smaller chartered; state- be must musuems details; for site see apply, limitations Some eligible are governments local and state organizations, Non-profit eligible are governments local and state organizations, Non-profit projects rehabilitation for abatement tax provide to communities by adopted be can structures other for another barns, for one programs, Two income-producing and historic for guidelines meet Must Notes 105 Blueway Trail Management Plan 106 Blueway Trail Management Plan peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. Program Program Transportation Surface program (BIG) Grant Infrastructure Boating Act Equity Transportation Grants Block Development Community Grants Action Watershed Grants Control and Abatement Source Non-point Program Grants Small EPA US Engineers of Corps Army US Programs Development Rural USDA Program FHWA FHWA Administration Highway Federal DOT US FHWA Administration Highway Federal DOT US FHWA Administration Highway Federal DOT US Renewal Community of Office NYS Fund Conservation Service Conservation Water & Soil NYS EPA Delegation Congressional in originate projects Most USDA Sponsor related activities. activities. related historically and environmental education, safety of range broad a encompass enhancements Transportation enhancements. and transportation construction including safety activity for Funding vessels. for water open channels or maintain to dredging time one bulkheads, of replacement includes activity facilities, tie-up transient maintain or renovate, construct, to Funding trails. to railways of abandoned conversion and scenic easements, acquisition, as such enhancements for Fund Trust Highway the from Funding and microenterprises facilities public housing, for round Competitive stewardship of watershed promotion improvement, protection, Watershed pollution source non-point agricultural to prevent or projects reduce and activities Plan, risk and harm to environmental exposure to related issues examine to organizations community-based Local etc. facilities, community waterway improvements, navigable recreation, restoration, ecosystem control, flood protection, Shore waste management solid and water disposal waste and water guarantees for loan combinations, loan/grant grants, Loans, ctivities Funded

A blight, etc. blight, of reduction areas; persons, income mod low/ for need for benchmarks federal meet Must average $5,000 $25,000 to Up Varies program on depending Varies Funding levels 25% required Not requirments sharing cost have programs some project; on Depends req’d? Match

Fund Trust Highway Administration, Highway Federal DOT US one another one with cooperation in or singly Districts Conservation Water and Soil be must sponsors Project process council regional through evaluate and process CFA through distributed Funds community to dissemination of intention the with funded projects Research Manhattan in Plaza Federal at located office local anaysis; feasibilty a by followed report, reconnaissance a with commence projects Most included assistance technical populationl; 10,000 under communities to limited Generally place in a year a in place take must program encouraged; sources other with leverage but required not Match Notes Grants Challenge NEH Initiative Environmental Transportation of Department NYS Grants Market Farmers projects development Industry program promotion Cooperative Protection Farmland for Assistance State Program Enterprise NY Grow Markets & Agriculture NYS Rehabilitation and Replacement Bridge Program Humanities the for Endowment National NYS Markets & Agriculture Markets & Agriculture Markets & Agriculture Markets & Agriculture Cities Small for Office Governor’s FHWA Administration Highway Federal DOT US Sponsor programs and resources and programs humanities for support and improvements Long-term policies federal environmental and state advance NYSDOT to by initiative Policy markets farmers of or rehabilitation expansion improvement, reconstruction, Construction, innovations technology and etc., alternatives processing, R&D, production, for program NY Grow A products of agricultural NYS marketing and Promotion and farmland agricultural for rights development of Purchase agribusiness and agriculture of expansion and development for combinations loan-grant and Loans on road. public bridges any eligible for Funding Agriculture/Farm ctivities Funded Miscellaneous

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Protection $1,000,000 maximum $30,000; grant, Minimum directive policy internal -- funding direct No cap $50,000 cap $60,000 $15,000 to Up Funding levels grants subsequent for 4:1 grant; first for 3:1 1:01 1:01 2:01 peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. req’d? Match

is allowed for direct expenditures direct for allowed is grant of 10% than more not usually grantee; the of longevity assuring endowments to add or establish to used grants Most projects its into etc. input, public restoration, and enhancement environmental projects, local design, sensitive context- incorporate to DOT directs Policy eligible not are anayses feasibility improvements; physical involve Must encouraged are less or year one of Programs application grant of time at program to apply must or participants NY of Pride be must Applicants plan similar other or protection farmland addressing plan space open plan, protection farmland a adopted have must communities Applicant communities Cities-eligible Small in projects to Limited FHWA Administration Highway Federal DOT US Notes 107 Blueway Trail Management Plan 108 Blueway Trail Management Plan peter j. smith & company, smith j. peter inc. the St. Lawrence in July of 2002. It can can It 2002. of July in to Lawrence St. headwaters the the paddle his Koch’s of Richard account is feature and instructive fascinating One the to Oswegatchie. limited not paddlers, resources for extensive has Paddling.net order. to campsites. and Cranberrylake50.org descriptions trail brochure a with has the of Partners, Ponds project a Five 50, Lake Cranberry The sources: standout some engines. are Here search of magic had be the can and through abound resources Online show not will trails. but elevation bodies and water of identifying in helpful be may somewhat maps Topographical Geological US Survey site. the on tool interactive mapping and See collection guides. map the fishing and trail has extensive (NYSDEC.ny.gov) Conservation Environmental of York Department New State The and excursions. routes paddling possible about to more like learn would who those to available resources fine many are There D. Resources

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