A Letter to New Homeowners

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On behalf of the more than 550 members of the Upper Saranac Lake Association (USLA), welcome to this magical place. Those of us who have the good fortune to own here find these lakes and ponds to be beautiful and tranquil places of rest and recreation....

APA Citizen's Guide

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This Citizen’s Guide to Adirondack Park Agency Land Use Regulations will help familiarize you with the Agency’s regulations pertaining to private land within the Adirondack Park, and help you when you call the Agency with questions. ...

APA Regulations near Wetlands

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This is a supplement to the Citizen’s Guide. The New York State Freshwater Wetlands Act requires that an Agency permit be obtained for the following activities whether or not they occur within the wetland....

APA Shoreline Restrictions

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This is a supplement to the Citizen’s Guide. Restrictions are imposed by law and apply to the shoreline of all lakes and ponds and all rivers and streams navigable by boat, including canoe. ...

Building on Upper Saranac Lake

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Great Camp innovations permeate the Adirondack building style. This brochure will guide buyers of undeveloped lots, and those who wish to renovate or add onto camps, as the join the historic building tradition of the Adirondacks....

Emergency 911 Address - Sign Order Form

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From the Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department. Use this form to order your 911 Address Sign. ...

Emergency 911 Notification Form

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From Franklin County Emergency Services. Use this 911 Information Notification Form for your update your 911 address....

Float Boat

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The Upper Saranac Lake Foundation, Paul Smiths College, and their partners are undertaking a diving project to control the spread of water milfoil, an invading aquatic plant in Upper Saranac Lake. Please be on the alert for divers and avoid boating through milfoil beds....

Protect Your Lake

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Protect Your Lake! A Tip Sheet for Homeowners and Renters. This Tip Sheet was developed by the Environmental Committee of the USLA....

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Preserving the water quality and the natural environment is critical to our USLA mission, as is helping our residents and visitors safely and responsibly recreate here.  The USLA Resident Guide PDFs provide resources to help.