“Under ARTICLE 15, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION LAW IMPLEMENTED BY 6NYCRR PART 608, regulations govern the “use and Protection of Waters, “ essentially requiring permits for any activity that could disturb or alter the state’s water bodies”
Typically projects in the Finger Lakes require permitting. The permitting process can be different per project, lake, and town. Various agencies issue permits such as the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers, the New York Office of General Services, NYS Department of State and local town Code Enforcement.
Lake, and project depending, a Joint Application and documentation may be required to be submitted to these agencies. Each governmental agency has their own regulations that must be met for them to determine whether a permit for construction is necessary and/or if it will be issued by their agency.
Due to Cayuga Lake's status as a navigable waterway, dock and hoist installations must comply with specific regulations regarding placement, size, and environmental impact. Our team at Brawdy Marine handles all aspects of the permitting process for Cayuga Lake projects, ensuring your dock and custom hoist meets all regulatory requirements while maximizing functionality and durability for your specific location on the lake. Dock and hoist installations require a comprehensive Joint Application and documentation. Local town permits may also be required depending on your project's location.
Extending from Seneca Falls at its northern end to Ithaca at its southern tip, Cayuga Lake is the longest of the Finger Lakes at 38.1 miles. As the largest of the four main Finger Lakes discussed here, Cayuga Lake has distinctive characteristics that affect dock construction. Approximately three-quarters of the way down the eastern shore, bedrock formations make driving dock piles particularly challenging, requiring specialized installation techniques.
Cayuga Lake experiences more significant water level fluctuations than other Finger Lakes due to its drainage patterns, which must be accounted for in dock and hoist design. Our Brawdy Marine team has extensive experience with these unique conditions and manages the complete permitting process for all Cayuga Lake projects, ensuring your dock or custom hoist installation meets all regulatory requirements while providing optimal functionality for your specific location.
Seawall construction and repair projects on Cayuga Lake require a complete Joint Application and documentation for all work beyond the mean high-water mark. The town where your project is located may also require a construction permit. Brawdy Marine will complete permit application packages to move forward with securing the requisite permits from all applicable agencies.
Cayuga Lake's status as the largest of the four main Finger Lakes, combined with its significant water level fluctuations, makes properly designed and constructed seawalls critical for effective shoreline protection. These water level changes can place additional stress on seawall structures, requiring specialized design and construction techniques.
Brawdy Marine has extensive experience with Cayuga Lake's unique conditions, managing the entire permitting process for seawall projects while creating solutions that protect your property and meet all regulatory requirements. We understand that additional structures like retaining walls, decks not over water, and stairs require local town permits, which we handle as part of our comprehensive service.
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