Freedom in the Wilds: A Saga of the AdirondacksA history and a look at the possible future of the Adirondack area of New York and protecting it as a wilderness perserve and state park. |
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... Park set aside as a national preserve . 2 ) 1872 Yellowstone Park set aside as a national preserve . 3 ) 1872 The New York State Park Commission was created and Colvin was appointed to serve as its secre- tary - until about 1900 . 4 ...
... Park set aside as a national preserve . 2 ) 1872 Yellowstone Park set aside as a national preserve . 3 ) 1872 The New York State Park Commission was created and Colvin was appointed to serve as its secre- tary - until about 1900 . 4 ...
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... Park Agency , which would be responsible for major policy decisions , while the management of the park would be under the Department of Environmental Conservation . 2. The establishment of new statutes to enable the State to carry out ...
... Park Agency , which would be responsible for major policy decisions , while the management of the park would be under the Department of Environmental Conservation . 2. The establishment of new statutes to enable the State to carry out ...
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... Park could be permanently de- stroyed . 7. Finally , to finance these wide - ranging proposals the commission recommends the issue of $ 120 million in bonds , of which nearly $ 16,000 would be set aside for recreational development ...
... Park could be permanently de- stroyed . 7. Finally , to finance these wide - ranging proposals the commission recommends the issue of $ 120 million in bonds , of which nearly $ 16,000 would be set aside for recreational development ...
Contents
PREFACE | 15 |
SETTLERS AND SUMMER GUESTS | 38 |
ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN RESERVE AND | 61 |
Copyright | |
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