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Greene
County Soil & Water Conservation District Waterfront Revitalization
Program Athens Barge Removal Project |
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At the request of the Athens
Village Board, the District initiated a project to address several large,
abandoned barges located on the waterfront.
Originally towed to the Village of Athens in the early 1970’s the barges have become not only a visual blight on the
waterfront, but also a safety hazard as they present an attraction to
youthful explorers. The project would initially focus on developing a protocol for assessing the
potential impacts of removal on habitat, navigation and aesthetics. The District will facilitate a multi-agency task force which
will assist in the development of assessment protocols,
evaluation of mitigation measures and issues related to the removal and
disposal of these materials. In addition to developing site
specific plans and permits for the Athens locations, the District has been discussing a project
to conduct an inventory of all abandoned structures in the estuary area with the Hudson River Estuary
Program (HREP). The District proposes to also develop a
comprehensive guidance document for use by other municipalities with similar sites.
Waterfront Revitalization Program For
Additional Information Contact
Rene’ VanSchaack,
Executive Director Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District 907 County Office
Building, Cairo NY 12413 Phone (518) 622-3620 Fax (518) 622-0344 |