Tug Hill region: preparing for the future

Book · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1976

OSTI ID:5983906

The Temporary State Commission on Tug Hill was formed by the New York State Legislature at the request of local citizens who became concerned when an out-of-state developer obtained an option to buy a very large plot of Tug Hill property. The commission was charged with studying all factors affecting quality of life and with making recommendations on the future. The commission found that the social and physical environment of Tug Hill is coming under increasing pressure. Acid precipitation appears to be threatening forest resources, agricultural land, and the region's fishery. The economy is fragile. The commission predicts that over the next 20 years, in the absence of corrective measures, most Tug Hill core lands will be owned by non-residents. The report presents 56 recommendations in eight categories: keep Tug Hill the way it is; maintain a healthy economy; maintain the present high quality of Tug Hill air; protect its watershed and unique areas for enjoyment and utilization; maintain agriculture as a way of life and as a mainstay of the economy; maintain the forests for timber, wildlife, and recreation; maintain Tug Hill's recreational values while providing economic benefits for current residents; preserve home rule and curb the growing cost of government.

• OSTI ID: 5983906
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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