The state Department of Environmental Conservation has denied critical permits for a proposed $85 million Saratoga Biochar Solutions carbon fertilizer factory in Moreau, a significant blow to the years-in-the-making project.

After years of back and forth, lawns signs, town meetings, moretoriums and lawsuits all permits for saratoga biochar solutions have been denied.according to the

In a letter that picks apart both the science and the lack of a complete application from Saratoga Biochar Solutions, the DEC has denied two necessary permits for the project

Saratoga Biochar denied all permits