NYS DEC ORDER for PUBLIC COMMENT - CROMWELL LAKE
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Notice of Complete Application
Date: 03/10/2026
Applicant: VILLAGE OF WOODBURY PO Box 546
CENTRAL VALLEY, NY 10917
Facility: CROMWELL LAKE
Lake St, Bakertown Rd, Co Rte 105 & Ridge Rd Woodbury, NY 10930
Application ID: 3-3358-00155/00002
Permits(s) Applied for: 1 - Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands
Project is located: in WOODBURY in ORANGE COUNTY
Project Description:
This applicant proposes to treat approximately 52.29 acres of waterbody index number: H-89-7-7-2-P231 - Cromwell Lake, class A, with aquatic pesticides to control harmful algae blooms and invasive species, water chestnut, curly-leaf pondweed, and variable leaf milfoil. The treatment is within NYS-protected Freshwater Wetlands and its regulated 100-foot adjacent area.
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
A final environmental impact statement has been prepared on this project and is on file.
SEQR Lead Agency NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination
The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The application type is exempt and/or the project involves the continuation of an existing operational activity.
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 04/17/2026 or 30 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
Publication Dates
LNYS0476728