Lake George Park Commission

Name

Lake George Park Commission

Legal name

Lake George Park Commission

Website

https://lgpc.ny.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Regulation and Lake/Watershed Management Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Coastal & Marine Resources Administration (Oceans, Fisheries, Shorelines) (BPAIAMAI)

Keywords

• Environmental regulation services
• Boat registration programs
• Lake watershed protection
• Marine patrol enforcement
• Invasive species management

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake George

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Boat Registration Fees: Annual registration fees for vessels mechanically propelled by a motor 10 h.p. or greater. Fees deposited into the Lake George Park Trust Fund, a special fund in the custody of the State Comptroller. Money can only be used for programs to preserve the resources of the Lake and the safety of its users. Comprises more than 90% of the agency's annual budget.
2. Dock Registration Fees: Annual dock registration fees of $50 per year. Part of the user-fee funding model where users of Lake George play the primary role in the lake's protection.
3. Marina Permits and Registrations: Class A Marina operating permits (commercial annual fees apply) and Class B Marina registrations (commercial annual fees apply).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Lake George Park Commission is a New York State regulatory agency that issues boat and dock registrations, processes permits for marinas/docks/stormwater/stream corridors, conducts mandatory boat inspections, runs Marine Patrol law enforcement and search-and-rescue operations, and manages invasive species eradication (Eurasian watermilfoil and Asian clam). Its portfolio includes septic system oversight, lake level monitoring, boating safety education, and Harmful Algal Bloom response, with all programs funded primarily through user fees rather than state tax dollars.

Product overview

Lake George Park Commission operates as a unified regulatory and environmental protection agency offering a comprehensive suite of programs for the preservation and management of Lake George. The core portfolio includes boat registration and inspection programs (mandatory for vessels 10+ h.p.), dock and marina permitting, environmental permits, stormwater and stream corridor protections, invasive species management (milfoil and Asian clam control), septic system inspections, and Harmful Algal Bloom action planning. Supporting services include Marine Patrol (search and rescue, law enforcement), lake level monitoring, boating safety education, recreational use management, and interactive mapping tools (Public Database Mapper, Milfoil Mapper Dashboard). Funding derives primarily from boat and dock registration user fees, with the Commission operating without NYS General Fund dollars.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boat Registration Program Mandatory registration program for vessels mechanically propelled by motors 10 h.p. or greater on Lake George. Offers annual, one-day, and one-week registration options with fees based on boat length and overnight accommodation equipment, available online, in-person at the LGPC office, or via local vendors.
• Mandatory Trailered Boat Inspection Program Mandatory inspection program for all trailered boats (May 1st - October 31st) at five regional inspection stations, with free inspection and decontamination services to prevent introduction of aquatic invasive species such as Eurasian watermilfoil, Asian clam, zebra mussels, curly-leaf pondweed, and spiny water flea.
• Dock, Mooring & Wharf Permits Regulatory program for dock and mooring construction or modification on Lake George, with design limitations on size, shape, placement, and number per lakefront property. Annual registration required for all docks and moorings ($50 per year).
• Marina Permits Regulatory standards and permits for full service marinas, boatyards, launches, tour boat terminals, resorts and restaurants offering slip rentals. Includes Class A Marina operating permits and Class B Marina registrations, with commercial annual fees applying.
• Stormwater Management Program

Quantifiable outcome

• More than $7 million spent on invasive species control over two decades
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lake George AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner in Eurasian watermilfoil management program. Works in concert with Commission on invasive species control efforts. Provides funding support and coordinates volunteer efforts for lake protection.
• NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary state agency partner. Commission works in consultation with DEC on stormwater management regulations (subject to DEC approval), stream corridor protections, invasive species management, and wastewater systems. DEC Commissioner designee serves on Commission board.
• Adirondack Park Agency (APA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory partner for environmental protection. Stormwater management regulations require APA approval. Coordinates on land use and development regulations within the Adirondack Park.
• Warren CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner providing funding for milfoil control through NYS Department of State. Coordinates on stormwater program administration. One of three counties within the Lake George Park.
• Asian Clam Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-stakeholder group created in 2010 to address invasive Asian clam threat. Included agencies, nonprofits, and municipal leadership around Lake George watershed. Coordinated matting and eradication efforts from 2010-2016, spending nearly $2 million.
• Adirondack Watershed InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStewardship program partner operating at Adirondack Welcome Center for boat inspections. Provides boat wash station information and coordination for invasive species prevention.
• Nine MunicipalitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnanimous support from nine municipalities around Lake George for mandatory boat inspection program. Towns of Queensbury, Lake George, Bolton, Fort Ann, Dresden, Putnam, Ticonderoga, Hague, and Village of Lake George coordinate on stormwater programs and regulatory compliance.
• Septic System Review CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAd-hoc committee formed in 2020 to determine root causes of first Harmful Algae Bloom and recommend improvements. Includes LGPC commissioners, advisory members from NYS DEC, NYS DOH, municipalities, Lake George Association, Lake George Waterkeeper, and county planning offices.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Great Lakes Commission: Compact commission of Great Lakes states advising on regional water resource and environmental policy. Operates at a far larger (multi-lake, multi-state) scale than LGPC but shares the compact-style governance and lake-protection mission.
• Chesapeake Bay Program: Multi-state/federal partnership coordinating restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Thematically aligned with LGPC on water quality, stormwater, and habitat protection but operates at a much larger watershed scale.
• Lake George Association: Long-standing nonprofit partner of LGPC working in concert on Eurasian watermilfoil management and lake protection. Adjacent ecosystem participant — not a regulator, but a co-funded operational counterpart for invasive species and education programs.

Direct peers

• Delaware River Basin Commission: Interstate compact commission (DE/NJ/NY/PA/联邦) regulating water resources, water quality, and land use across a major basin. Comparable to LGPC in regulatory authority delegated by member states over a defined water resource.
• Tahoe Regional Planning Agency: Bi-state (CA/NV) regulatory agency established under a compact to manage and protect Lake Tahoe. Closest structural analog to LGPC: lake-specific jurisdiction, regional planning authority, environmental and recreational regulation over a single water body.
• Lake Champlain Basin Program: Cross-jurisdictional (VT/NY/QC) program coordinating Lake Champlain watershed protection. Comparable to LGPC in lake-level focus, water quality monitoring, invasive species prevention, and stormwater management across multiple counties and municipalities.
• Susquehanna River Basin Commission: Interstate compact commission (NY/PA/MD/联邦) managing water resources, withdrawals, and water quality across the Susquehanna basin. Directly comparable to LGPC's compact-style, multi-jurisdictional regulatory model for a single water resource system.

Broad incumbents

• NYS Department of Environmental Conservation: New York's primary state-level environmental regulator and LGPC's parent/state partner agency. Provides overarching authority on stormwater, wastewater, and invasive species rules that LGPC implements within Lake George Park.
• Adirondack Park Agency: New York State partner agency administering land use and development regulations across the larger 6-million-acre Adirondack Park that contains Lake George. Provides the broader statewide regulatory framework that intersects with LGPC's stormwater and stream corridor approvals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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