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News stories tagged with "residents-committee-to-protect-the-adirondacks"
(02/09/10) Governor David Paterson has named Peter Hornbeck to serve on the Adirondack Park Agency commission. Hornbeck is a widely-respected boat builder from Olmstedville in Essex County. But his nomination has sparked debate because of his strong ties to environmental groups. Martha Foley has more.
(06/22/06) Time is running out in Albany on a plan to amend New York's constitution to allow a new power line to follow Rt. 56 through the northern Adirondacks. Martha Foley has more.
View from Mt. Adams fire tower.
(12/22/04) A pro-environment group has issued a new report on the future of 31 historical fire towers inside the Adirondack Park. The tower system was built nearly a hundred years ago after massive fires ravaged the mountains. Forest Rangers now use airplanes and field spotters to battle wildfires. But many of the towers have become a popular destination for hikers. History buffs have worked to preserve the structures. The Residents Committee to Protect the Adirondacks says 23 firetowers should be preserved and developed into a new system of "educational field stations". Brian Mann spoke with RCPA director Peter Bauer.
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Blacksmith David Woodward sets in place the final piece of the weather vane he made for the Adirondack Carousel in Saranac Lake, which opens Saturday at 1 pm with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Photo: Mark Kurtz.
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