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DRAFT MASTER PLANS FOR JOHN BOYD THATCHER AND THOMPSON'S LAKE STATE PARK

OPRHP will be hosting a Public Information Meeting on the draft Master Plan/ Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)for John Boyd Thatcher and Thompson's Lake State Park. The meeting will be held at:

Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School
May 22, 2012
6:00pm-9:00pm

and

Bethlehem Town Hall
May 24, 2012
6:00pm-9:00pm

Let's make sure that Adirondack Mountain Club is well represented! Please spread the word ! If someone would like to submit comments but is unable to attend they can mail written comments to:

Salim Chishti, Park Planner
OPRHP Planning Bureau
Albany NY 12238

or email thatcher-thompson.plan@parks.ny.gov

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Help Monitor Illegal ATV Use of the Taconic Crest Trail (TCT)

The Albany Chapter and Taconic Hiking Club have been monitoring the issue of ATV trespass on the TCT. A local forest ranger has been vigorously enforcing state regulations, and has apprehended several riders. DEC has repaired ATV damage on sections of the trail and posted positive signage at several trailhead locations. It's important that we hike the trail and monitor any illegal ATV activity. Please help us monitor ATV activity on the TCT.

Report any incidences to:

DEC Ranger Joe Hess at: jchess@gw.dec.state.ny.us
or (518)505-4116

Please also copy ADK at:
David Pisaneschi,
Albany ADK, ESP,
PO Box 2116, Albany, NY 12220

or at dpisanes@nycap.rr.com.

Please include descriptions of individuals and vehicles, license numbers, along with date, time and location on trail. PLEASE DO NOT CHALLENGE OR CONFRONT ATV USERS. Any photos of ATVs and damage along the trail would also be useful.

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If you have questions or want to know more about these issues, please contact David Pisaneschi at: dpisanes@nycap.rr.com or 459-5969.

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