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Administrative History

The Lake George Park Commission is a New York State planning, environmental and public safety agency with special responsibilities for water quality and lake recreation. Boat and dock registrations are the main source of revenue to a special state trust fund that supports the Commission's programs. The Commission has enacted and enforces State regulations governing boats, speed, boat noise, anchoring, marinas, moorings, docks and stormwater runoff from upland development. In addition to the Marine Patrol and planning initiatives, the Commission also:

• Operates a pollution hotline and is a first responder to pollution concerns

• Coordinates an Invasive Species Prevention Participating Business Program – an information and referral network of over 60 participating businesses,

• Conducts enforcement and compliance activities that protect the lake,

• Oversees lake water levels and monitors compliance with the dam operating guidelines,

• Administers a program of annual and short term boat and dock registrations,

• Coordinates with other agencies and organizations.