A Finger Lakes winery owner is among those urging the governor to reject salt mining company Crestwood's plan to store liquefied petroleum gas in caverns under Seneca Lake.

Schuyler County officials say there's no evidence that plan would harm the lake, instead saying it could also provide jobs and cheap heating to the area.

Opponents like Lou Damiani of Damiani Wine Cellars say the project would have negative environmental and economic impacts.

"It threatens local businesses, the economic gains we've made in the Southern Tier and the environmental legacy we wish to leave for the region," Damiani said. "We call on the governor to protect the region's progress and ensure this plan is stopped once and for all."

Crestwood, meanwhile, is looking to sell off some of its salt mining operations on the lake. Crestwood stated in 3rd quarter earnings an agreement to sell equity interests in U.S. Salt to an affiliate of Kissner Group Holdings, a major salt manufacturer, for about $225 million.