MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK CURRENT PLANNING EFFORTS

MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK CURRENT PLANNING EFFORTS

PLANNING EFFORTS S O U T H E R N PA L M E R T O W N CONSERVATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Moreau Lake State Park Master Plan Mt. McGregor Correctional Facility NYSDEC Management Plans - Daniels Road and Lincoln Mountain State Forests Saratoga County Trails Initiative Saratoga Springs Greenbelt Trail Saratoga County Green Infrastructure Plan Trails and Open Space Planning by the Towns of Greenfield, Corinth, Wilton, Moreau Palmertown Range Addition to Moreau Lake State Park Management Plan: Addendum to the Moreau Lake State Park Master Plan Saratoga County, Towns of Moreau, Wilton and Corinth January 13, 2016

REGIONAL CONNECTIONS Hudson River Watershed Sacandaga Reservoir S O U T H E R N PA L M E R T O W N CONSERVATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

LANDSCAPE ANALYSIS S O U T H E R N PA L M E R T O W N CONSERVATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

LANDSCAPE ANALYSIS S O U T H E R N PA L M E R T O W N CONSERVATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY T E R R E S T R I A L R E S I L I E N C E

LANDSCAPE ANALYSIS S O U T H E R N PA L M E R T O W N CONSERVATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY G R O U N D W AT E R R E C H A R G E

STUDY AREA RECREATION S O U T H E R N PA L M E R T O W N CONSERVATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Sherman Island Boat Launch Palmertown Ridge Moreau Lake State Park Lake Bonita

CONSERVATION LAND OWNERSHIP Over 8,000 acres of dedicated conservation land in the focus area 700 ac. added to MLSP and 250 ac. acquired by OSI CONSERVATION ACRES LAND OWNERSHIP New York State 5,521 Saratoga County 452 Cities, Towns or Villages 89 Non-Profits 897 Private Landowners/Companies 1,221 TOTAL 8,180 Orra Phelps Nature Preserve S O U T H E R N PA L M E R T O W N CONSERVATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

KEY DESTINATIONS Recreational Opportunities Vacation and Tourist Destinations Historic Sites Educational Facilities S O U T H E R N PA L M E R T O W N CONSERVATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

MOHONK PRESERVE CASE STUDIES CONSERVATION, RECREATION AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES

CASE STUDIES S O U T H E R N PA L M E R T O W N CONSERVATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY MOHONK PRESERVE NY Over 8,000 acres of conserved land and more than 200,000 visitors per year New York s largest nature preserve World-class climbing and bouldering Trails for hiking, running, mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing Camping Hunting Mohonk Mountain House

CASE STUDIES S O U T H E R N PA L M E R T O W N CONSERVATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY VERMONT KINGDOM TRAILS VT Over 100 miles of mountain biking trails, 18 miles of fat bike/snowshoe trails, and 7 miles of Nordic Ski Trails Non-motorized, multi-use trails with distinct seasonal uses Summer season: Majority of trails for mountain biking, serving a wide range of skill levels Winter season: Fat biking, snowshoeing, skating, and cross-country skiing

CASE STUDIES S O U T H E R N PA L M E R T O W N CONSERVATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY MCMENAMIN S EDGEFIELD OR FEATURES 74-acre farmland parcel, outside Portland, Oregon Hotel and golf course Concert venue Winery, brewery, and distillery Artisan work spaces Several restaurants OPPORTUNITY AREA McGregor Correctional Facility

CASE STUDIES S O U T H E R N PA L M E R T O W N CONSERVATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY COMMUNITY FORESTRYNY LOCAL EXAMPLE Poestenkill Community Forest in Averill Park, NY MULTI-FACETED PURPOSE Recreation Demonstration area for forest stewardship best management practices Environmental education Watershed protection Wildlife conservation OPPORTUNITY AREAS Forested parcels within the study area

PUBLICENGAGEMENT

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY PREFERENCES S O U T H E R N PA L M E R T O W N CONSERVATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Hiking/Running XC Skiing/Snowshoeing Wildlife Viewing Mountain Biking Canoeing/Kayaking/Swimming Biking on paved roads or paths Overnight Camping Horseback Riding Fishing Picnicking/Socializing Hunting Snowmobiling Off-road riding on motorcycle/atv 5.7% 5.1% 4.6% 3.4% 1.7% 1.1% 12% 17.1% 15.4% 15.4% 14.3% 10.3% 12% 13.7% 36% 34.9% 34.9% 38.9% 38.9% 40.6% 46.3% 48.6% 60.6% 58.9% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 68% Personal Interest The percent of respondents selecting this activity as one of the "highest interest to you" within this landscape Promotional Interest The percent of respondents selecting this activity as one that "our community should actively promote"within this landscape Number of Respondents: 175 76%

KEY FINDINGS S O U T H E R N PA L M E R T O W N CONSERVATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY KEY FINDINGS FROM THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS TO DATE: Most participants are not very familiar with the name, Palmertown The area is best suited to conservation and recreation Strong support for the creation of a network of connected trails Participants overwhelmingly favor muscle-powered over motorpowered activities, and indicated a need to accommodate different users These stakeholders are not very keen on hunting or snowmobiling Participants are most interested in enhancing their quality of life A nonprofit organization or publicprivate partnership is best suited to lead implementation of the plan

NEXT STEPS & SURVEY

NEXT STEPS S O U T H E R N PA L M E R T O W N CONSERVATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 4. Identify key trail corridors to better connect communities, existing trail systems, and key destinations in focal study area; 5. Develop draft plan; and 6. Public presentation of draft plan in Summer 2018.

IMPLEMENTATION S O U T H E R N PA L M E R T O W N CONSERVATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Exploring opportunities for development of a community forest in the region; Developing a multi-municipality MOU in support of the plan and shared goals; and Continuing outreach and education to the local communities and property owners.

SURVEY S O U T H E R N PA L M E R T O W N CONSERVATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Greentree Lake Property www.surveymonkey.com/r/palmplan Thank You!