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Albany, NY – The Department of Environmental Conservation is awarding $500,000 in "smart growth grants" to nine Adirondack projects that link economic development with environmental protection and quality of life in the communities. WAMC's Tristan O'Neill reports...
Since 2007, the Environmental Protection Fund has included a total of $4.1 million in grants to promote smart growth initiatives; $2 million has been earmarked for the Adirondack and Catskill Parks.
The Town of Bolton will receive $69,000 for a detailed master plan of hiking, biking and snowmobiling opportunities on the west side of Lake George.
Hamilton County is getting $123,000 for a parkwide action plan to improve economic conditions called the "Adirondack Park Economic Development Strategy."
Lake Luzerne was awarded $40,000 to support growth of the non-profit Adirondack Folk School.
Tristan O'Neill, WAMC News.
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