ENB Region 9 Completed Applications 06/01/2005

The applicant proposes to construct a perimeter access road, in the regulated 100 foot wide adjacent area of NYS Freshwater Wetland TW-3,  in conjunction with its proposed development of the former LaSalle High School site to be called the Wal-Mart Supercenter. Native plant species are proposed to be planted as a buffer along the property boundary which adjoins the wetland. Application materials are available for review and comment at the regional office.  

Application of the aquatic herbicides elemental Copper (active ingredient in Cutrine-Plus), Dipotassium salt of endothall (active ingredient in Aquathol K), and Diquat Dibromide (active ingredient in Reward) to three lakes in the recreation area of Highland Glens, a 92 single-family lot residential development located west of Lapp Road.  The three lakes are Loch Moy (26 acres), Third or New Lake (24 acres), and Little Lake (5 acres).  Of the total of 55 acres for all three lakes it is proposed to apply Aquathol K and Reward to 15 of those 55 acres, and to apply Cutrine-Plus to 25 of those 55 acres.  The three herbicides requested for use are currently registered with the Department for use in New York State and are to be applied by spray.  The amounts proposed for use are within label guidelines and regulatory requirements.