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Adirondacks score big funding in state recreation impovement projects, but St. Lawrence County sees small allocations

Posted 6/26/13

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo says $17 million in outdoor recreation improvement projects will begin this summer across the state, but only about $10,000 has been allocated specifically for St. Lawrence …

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Adirondacks score big funding in state recreation impovement projects, but St. Lawrence County sees small allocations

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Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo says $17 million in outdoor recreation improvement projects will begin this summer across the state, but only about $10,000 has been allocated specifically for St. Lawrence County.

That money will be used for improvements and replacements to trails and bridges in White Hill and Aldrich Pond, in Southern St. Lawrence County.

An additional $400,000 project will involves both Herkimer and St. Lawrence County. That project includes paving and waterline replacement for Nick Lake and Cranberry Lake campgrounds.

While only a few projects overlap into St. Lawrence County more than $12 million has been allocated for the Adirondack Park.

Gov. Cuomo said the allocations come from the NY Works program aimed at improving recreation opportunities throughout the state.

“Improving the infrastructure of New York’s outdoor recreation hot spots will help spur economic development and job creation, boost tourism and strengthen regional economies,” Governor Cuomo said. “New York’s vast network of camping, hiking, fishing and boating recreation sites provide millions of tourists with incredible opportunities for outdoor adventures at every turn. This funding, an important component of our New York Works program, will help upgrade and expand recreation prospects across the state and allow even more visitors to take advantage of the tremendous natural resources New York has to offer.

A breakdown of the funding by region follows:

Region 1: Long Island

$1,300,000

Region 2: NYC

$134,492

Region 3: Lower Hudson Valley

$899,085

Region 4: Upper Hudson Valley/Cap Region

$732,000

Region 5: Eastern Adirondacks

$11,294,847

Region 6: Western Adirondacks

$899,727

Region 7: Central New York

$306,888

Region 8: Rochester & Finger Lakes

$445,000

Region 9: Western

$1,010,787