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Press Releases 2008

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May

Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Two-hour Public Television Documentary to Bring Beauty, Grandeur of Adirondack Park to National Audience - "The Adirondacks" is First Film to Capture Park’s Vast, Natural Scenery in High-Definition Video Format

April

Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Adirondack Council Tackles Major Threat to Purity of One of the World's Largest Water Supplies
- Adirondack Park Waters Flow to NYC, Midwest, Canada & New England; But Eight Major Environmental Threats Could Taint This Precious Resource - International Paper Ticonderoga Mill Donates Paper for Publication of Water Protection Action Guide; Nordlys Foundation of Saratoga Funds Research & Printing

March

Thursday, March 27, 2008
Environmenatl Groups Press Release
Lawmakers and Advocates Call on State Leaders to Move Forward with the Bigger Better Bottle Bill

Monday, March 24, 2008
Governor Paterson's Press Release
Governor Paterson Announces Smart Growth Grants for Adirondack Park Communities - Projects Link Sustainable Development, Environmental Protection and Community Livability

Monday, March 17, 2008
Adirondack Council's Statement on Governor David Paterson

Friday, March 14, 2008
"Acousticade" Concert at Glens Falls Civic Center to Benefit Environmental Work of Adirondack Council

February

Thursday, February 14, 2008
NYS Department of Environmnetal Conservation Press Release
DEC and TNC Announce Agreement to Conserve Former Finch, Pruyn Lands
Careful Balance Ensures Protection of Critical Ecosystems, New Community Enhancements, and Economic Benefits

Monday, February 11, 2008
Adirondack Council to Call on Legislature Not to Raid Environmental Protection Fund - Governor’s Plan Calls for Removing $100 Million From $250 Million Slated for Environmental Capital Projects; Six-Year Loss Would Exceed $420 Million Dollars

January

Tuesday, January 29, 2008
US Senator Schumer's Press Release
After Saving CASTNET Program, Schumer Works to Save Two More Acid Rain Monitoring Programs that Could See Their 2008 Funding Slashed - TIME and LTM Programs are Vital to Providing Scientists and Policy-Makers with Important Data on Acid Rain in the Adirondacks

Thursday, January 24, 2008
US Senator Schumer's Press Release -
Schumer Announces Major Victory in Effort to Fight Acid Rain in the Adirondacks - Senator Successfully Rolled Back Cuts to Vital Acid Rain Monitoring Program

Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Hope Dwindling for Successful Mediation of Disputes Over Tupper Lake Mega-Resort Plan
- Developer Rebuffs Environmentalist's Efforts to Negotiate a Simpler Permit Review -
Adirondack Council Says: 'See You at the Formal Hearing'

Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Adirondack Council Calls on Governor to Reject Proposed Ban on Purchasing New Adirondack Forest Preserve
- Urges Governor & Legislature to Restore State Tax Payments to Local Governments if Courts Strike them Down; Considers Role in Lawsuit




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