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Advisory board explores kayak launch on East River; will seek permitting guidance
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Summary
Board members identified town-owned property near East River/Bicentennial Park as a potential seasonal kayak launch, agreed to seek DEC/Army Corps/SHPO input and prepare a high-level sketch and permitting package before applying for grants.
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board discussed a potential public kayak launch on the east shore of Grand Island near Centennial/Bicentennial Park on town‑owned land. Members said a narrow, maintained strip of town property (about 24 yards wide) may provide practical access and could support a low‑cost floating launch and a small, two‑car parking approach across the road.
Board members emphasized permitting steps: consult the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for any in‑water work, and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) or the town’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) reviewers to ensure consistency with waterfront policies. Speaker 6 recommended producing a high‑level sketch showing parking, approach and launch type and suggested bringing the preliminary package to the LWRP or Greenway Commission for early feedback before pursuing grant funding.
"We need sketch plans, where people are gonna park, what the approach will be," Speaker 7 said; members agreed that Joe would meet with lakeshore contacts to get an initial reaction and that a formal check with DEC/Army Corps would follow. The board concluded the idea is feasible in concept but requires agency consultation, a short environmental/permitting review and coordination with neighbors before moving forward.
