NYDEC Promotes New Public Access for Fishing on Delaware River
July 15, 2008
DEC, DOT Work to Expand Sites in Delaware County
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced the opening of three fishing access sites along the East and West Branches of the Delaware River in Delaware County. The sites are located in the towns of Colchester and Hancock and include parking access for anglers. A fourth site, located in the town of Deposit, is scheduled to open next month.
Construction of the fishing access sites was a joint DEC/DOT venture. DEC staff provided technical oversight, computerized mapping work and sign construction and placement. DOT funded the projects and did most of the construction work. All the sites are located on DOT rights-of-way. Both agencies will share the maintenance of the sites.
“With the increasing number of posted signs appearing along our state’s waterways, this is a significant step to help preserve fishing access to some of New York’s premier trout waters,” DEC Regional Director Gene Kelly said. “Today’s announcement assures that current and future generations of anglers will be guaranteed access to these world-renowned trout waters. I would like to thank DOT, which was instrumental in bringing the fishing access sites to fruition, saving the state a significant amount of time and money.”
“The fishing access points to the East Branch of the Delaware River on State Route 30 are excellent examples of partnership between DOT and DEC,” said New York State Department of Transportation Regional Director Jack Williams. “This area is famous for its fine fishing. Now thanks to this cooperative effort, people will have safe off-road places to park their vehicles and access the waterway.”
The three completed fishing access sites include:
- The Long Flat site in the town of Hancock, located 1.9 miles east of the hamlet of Harvard on NYS Hwy 30.
- The East Branch site in the town of Hancock, located about a half mile north of the hamlet of East Branch on NYS Hwy 30 just north of RT17/I-86 exit 90.
- The Thayer Hollow (Shinhopple) site, located about a half mile east of the hamlet of Shinhopple on NYS Hwy 30.
The fourth access site, scheduled to be completed next month, is the Laural Hill site located in the village of Deposit, 2 Laural Bank Ave, 460 feet north of the RT17/I-86 overpass.
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Mackinac Island State Harbor and Cheboygan Lock are Open
May 28, 2008
The Department of Natural Resources announced today that Mackinac Island State Harbor and the Cheboygan Lock are now open.
The Mackinac Island State Harbor had been closed since last fall for major renovations. Repairs to the facility included electrical and water upgrades; replacement of the boat slip decking and supports as well as new landscaping and building upgrades. Reservations for the harbor can be made by calling 1-800-447-2757 or logging on to the Web site at www.dnrreservations.com
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The Cheboygan Lock and Dam have been undergoing major reconstruction since last fall and the opening of the lock had been delayed due to a problem discovered with the upstream gate hinges. The hinges have been repaired and the lock is now operational and open for the normal season schedule. The construction that continues on the Cheboygan Dam will not hinder the use of the lock.
The Mackinac Island State Harbor project renovations cost $5.6 million and were funded by the Michigan State Waterways Fund, a restricted fund comprised of marine fuel taxes and boater registration fees. The improvements to the Cheboygan Lock were funded with Waterway Fund monies and cost approximately $32,000.
A formal dedication of the Mackinac Island State Harbor will be held on at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 19. For more information about the harbor or the lock, please call Thomas Paquin, manager of the DNR Cheboygan Field Office at 231-627-9578.
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