NYPA Press Release

New Space to Allow for On-site Management of Habitat Improvement Projects

LOUISVILLE – The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has begun construction on a new field office building to support the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) in its work on the Wilson Hill Wildlife Management Area and other local Habitat Improvement Projects (HIPs) in the North Country.

The DEC is responsible for the operation and management of the Wilson Hill Wildlife Management Area and the HIPs associated with NYPA’s land management plans.

“The Power Authority appreciates the DEC’s support in managing vital Habitat Improvement Projects in the North Country,” said Bryant Bullard, NYPA’s Regional Manager for Northern NY. “This new site office building will be an important asset as we work closely with our sister agency to protect the region’s wildlife.” 

“The territory spans more than 40 miles along the St. Lawrence River and includes more than 25 different locations that provide critical habitat for regionally important fish and wildlife species, including sturgeon, walleye, loons, turtles and more,” said Randall C. Young, DEC Region 6 Regional Director.

The DEC operates the HIPs, ensuring each HIP is maximizing the benefit to the St. Lawrence River Valley environment. A centralized office will accommodate the personnel and equipment needed to perform this work, while minimizing travel time and costs for maintenance activities across the large region. 

In 2003 NYPA received a 50-year license from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to operate the St. Lawrence-FDR Power Project. The new field office building will support NYPA’s commitment to various environmental projects made as part of the license.

The new 3,400 square-foot building is being constructed on a one-acre plot of land along Wilson Hill Causeway, adjacent to the Wilson Hill boat launch in Louisville. Bette & Cring, LLC of Latham has been awarded the construction contract for the new field office. Construction is expected to be completed this fall.

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