{"id":34345,"date":"2021-05-17T16:56:38","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T20:56:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/?p=34345"},"modified":"2021-05-17T18:01:31","modified_gmt":"2021-05-17T22:01:31","slug":"new-york-state-buys-land-in-town-of-johnsburg-wildlife-will-be-preserved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/2021\/05\/new-york-state-buys-land-in-town-of-johnsburg-wildlife-will-be-preserved\/","title":{"rendered":"New York State Buys Land in Town Of Johnsburg; Wildlife Will Be Preserved"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">New York state has acquired 1,263 acres of land in the Warren County town of Johnsburg in the southern Adirondacks. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The parcel includes Huckleberry Mountain, an elongated peak that tops 2,400 feet, with spectacular cliffs on the ridge\u2019s south and southwest face. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cThrough the Environmental Protection Fund, New York state continues to invest in land acquisitions that conserve open space and preserve the natural beauty of this great state for future generations to visit and enjoy,\u201d Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cPreservation of the spectacular Huckleberry Mountain lands will benefit the region for generations to come, providing new opportunities for visitors to explore the outdoors.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The state Department of Environmental Conservation purchased this property from the Open Space Institute for $770,000 using resources from the State\u2019s Environmental Protection Fund. Permanent conservation of this land will enhance recreational access in the region and offers opportunities to connect New Yorkers with nature, protect crucial watersheds, and improve important wildlife habitat in this part of the Adirondack Park. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Officials said the newly protected land adjoins Wilcox Lake Wild Forest, which includes Crane Mountain, a popular, publicly accessible mountain peak that also provides access to exceptional cliffs for climbers. The Huckleberry Mountain parcel contains a wide range of wildlife habitats, including the cold-water stream Crystal Brook.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Department of Environmental <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said the Huckleberry Mountain parcel \u201cis a renowned area in the Adirondack Park and DEC is proud to preserve and protect this irreplaceable piece of New York\u2019s natural landscape. Protecting this pristine parcel will connect more hikers and outdoor enthusiasts to the outdoors and ensure future generations of visitors have the chance to experience the scenic wonder of this mountain area, while also preserving sensitive habitats for wildlife. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><!--more-->\u201cWe commend the Open Space Institute for their partnership on this important acquisition.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Open Space Institute President and CEO Kim Elliman said the organization \u201cis proud to transfer ownership of the incredible and stunning Huckleberry Mountain property to New York State as an addition to Wilcox Lake Wild Forest. When OSI first acquired this property in 2017, we knew that the land\u2019s permanent protection would be a resounding win for outdoor recreationists and we are glad that the property will be open for public enjoyment, forever.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Huckleberry Mountain property was a priority acquisition under the New York State Open Space Conservation Plan and the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest Management Plan. DEC will manage this parcel and is developing a unit management plan to determine the best use for the trails and recreational access for Huckleberry Mountain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Environmental Protection Fund has grown from its original appropriation of $31 million in fiscal year 1994-1995 to $300 million. The Fiscal Year 2022 Enacted Budget sustains the EPF at $300 million, the highest level of funding in the program\u2019s history. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Appropriations include $40 million for solid waste programs, $90 million for parks and recreation, $151 million for open space programs and $19 million for the climate change mitigation and adaptation program. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Officials said this investment will provide funding for critical environmental programs such as land acquisition, farmland protection, invasive species prevention and eradication, enhanced recreational access, water quality improvement, and an aggressive environmental justice agenda.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New York state has acquired 1,263 acres of land in the Warren County town of Johnsburg in the southern Adirondacks. The parcel includes Huckleberry Mountain, an elongated peak that tops 2,400 feet, with spectacular cliffs on the ridge\u2019s south and southwest face. \u201cThrough the Environmental Protection Fund, New York state continues to invest in land [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":89,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>New York State Buys Land in Town Of Johnsburg; Wildlife Will Be Preserved - Glens Falls Business Journal<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/2021\/05\/new-york-state-buys-land-in-town-of-johnsburg-wildlife-will-be-preserved\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"New York State Buys Land in Town Of Johnsburg; Wildlife Will Be Preserved - Glens Falls Business Journal\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"New York state has acquired 1,263 acres of land in the Warren County town of Johnsburg in the southern Adirondacks. 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