Berea Elementary School - Stream Rehabilitation Project
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Notice of Complete Application
Date: 02/13/2026
Applicant: VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
944 ST RTE 17K
MONTGOMERY, NY 12549
Facility: Berea Elementary School
946 Rte 17K
Montgomery, NY 12549
Application ID: 3-3342-00453/00001
Permits(s) Applied for: 1 - Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands
Project is located: in MONTGOMERY in ORANGE COUNTY
Project Description:
The applicant is proposing approximately 7500 square feet to be dredged within a NYS-protected Freshwater Wetland and its regulated 100-foot adjacent area for stream stabilization and stormwater improvements.
Availability of Application Documents:
Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person. State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed. SEQR Lead Agency None Designated State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination A cultural resources survey has been completed and cultural resources were identified. Based on information provided in the survey report, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has determined that the proposed activity will have no adverse impact on registered or eligible archaeological sites or historic structures. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required. DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29) It has been determined that the proposed action is not subject to CP-29.
Availability For Public Comment: Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 03/05/2026 or 15 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later.
Contact Person:
BETHANY M TIPPING
NYSDEC
21 S Putt Corners Rd
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-3128
bethany.tipping@dec.ny.gov
February 20 2026
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