New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application
Date: 09/29/2025
Applicant: THE WETLAND TRUST, INC. 4729 ST RTE 414 BURDETT, NY 14818 Facility: OVERLOOK PRESERVE 291 OVERLOOK RD La Grange, NY 12603 Application ID: 3-1334-00070/00004
Permits(s) Applied for: 1 - Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands
Project is located: in LA GRANGE in DUTCHESS COUNTY Project Description: The applicant proposes to treat 7.13 acres of NYS-protected Freshwater Wetlands and its regulated 100-foot adjacent area with an aerial application of herbicide to target invasive species: Non-native cattails, phragmites, reed canary grass and purple loosestrife.
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 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 10/16/2025 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
October 6 2025
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