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From the March 2008 issue

Supplemental EIS for Gore Mountain Available for Public Review

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for the updated Gore Mountain Unit Management Plan (UMP), which takes into consideration the connecting ski trails and lifts between Gore Mountain Ski Center and the historic North Creek Ski Bowl. The draft SEIS will be available for public comment until April 14, 2008, and a public hearing has been scheduled for March 4 at 7 PM at the base lodge at Gore Mountain Ski Center, Peaceful Valley Road, North Creek. Please note that, due to inclement weather, a second public meeting has been scheduled for March 25 at 2:30 PM at DEC, 625 Broadway, Albany.

The purpose of the SEIS is to address the cumulative environmental impacts associated with the proposed projects for Gore and the Ski Bowl that were not included in the original UMP submission. Among other aspects, the proposed UMP will result in a stronger interconnect to the Ski Bowl, as well as potential future private development. It has been determined that the impacts would not be significant due to the fact that the proposed development will occur in the hamlet of North Creek, an area that can absorb the anticipated growth in businesses and residences. Mitigation measures will be built into the projects to ensure that there are no adverse effects on the Adirondack Forest Preserve.

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The proposal would expand skiing and riding opportunities at Gore Mountain- photo courtesy of Gore Mountain

Draft SEIS Available for Review

Copies of the draft SEIS are available on Gore Mountain's website. In addition, hard copies are available for public review at the following locations:

  • NYSDEC, Division of Lands & Forests, 5th Floor, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY
  • NYSDEC, Division of Lands & Forests, 232 Hudson Street, Warrensburg, NY
  • NYSDEC, Division of Lands & Forests, 1115 Route 86, Raybrook, NY
  • Gore Mountain Ski Center, Peaceful Valley Road, North Creek, NY
  • New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority, Olympic Center, 2634 Main Street., Lake Placid, NY
  • Town of Johnsburg Town Hall, 219 Main Street, North Creek, NY

Comments can be sent to NYSDEC's Bureau of Forest Preserve Management, Attn: Peter Frank, 625 Broadway, 5th Floor, Albany, NY 12233-4254 or by e-mail to lfadk@gw.dec.state.ny.us (type "Gore UMP" in the subject line).