The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the temporary closure of South Bay Boat Launch in Whitehall, Washington County, for utility work. The boat launch site will be closed to public use from Sept. 25 to 28 to facilitate new utility wire installation. Users will not be permitted to access this site or the boat ramp during this closure to ensure public safety.

Users may see utility equipment staged at the launch over the course of the next few weeks. Normal public use of the site is allowed during this time, except for the closure period.

For more information on boat access on Lake Champlain, visit. (https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/23859.html)