Comments received on the proposed new Order of Approval and Plan 2007 >

June 10, 2008 – Mr. Kevin McGuire, Wolcott, New York

Dear Sirs:

As a resident (property owner; boater, etc.) of the Sodus Bay area of New York State, I urge the Commission to honor its 50 year old commitment to the protection of the south shore of Lake Ontario. I am an avid boater and I have noticed significant amount of beach erosion this year due to the higher levels. There are a number of tress with leaves on them that are lying in the waters off Sodus Bay. I have invested over $75,000 in my waterfront in the past five years and if the water levels change significantly, my efforts to enjoy the bay and preserve my investment will all be for naught. Since the 1950's, billions of dollars of private, commercial, and public investment has been made based on an understanding that the lake levels would be controlled. Any new protocol that does not limit the high and low water extremes could have severe economic consequences to our region.

I support Plan 2007 providing a four foot limit is included.

Regards,

Kevin P. McGuire
Wolcott, NY

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