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

The Moreau town supervisor said all permits for Saratoga Biochar were denied. The town now has 30 days to appeal the decision if they choose to do so. A document from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said they did not meet standards for an Air State Facility permit,

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