In addition, to preserve these singular natural resources for future generations, New York will develop a framework to balance public use needs. The CAG, led by DEC's Division of Lands and Forests Bureau Chief Peter Frank, will create a framework of policy recommendations to achieve the initiative's goals, incorporate, expand, and/or modify recommendations to date to identify priorities, determine whether additional data is needed to inform the group, and identify actions for implementation. New York State identified six goals for managing public use in the Catskill Park Region: ensure public safety in communities, along roadways, at trailheads, and in interior areas address impacts and public safety in areas experiencing significant and unsustainable public use protect natural resources and recreation infrastructure provide a quality recreation experience for visitors and users of all backgrounds support local economic vitality and ensure that science/fact-driven decisions are made with the use of best available data. DEC and partners continue to fulfill other elements of the State of the State proposal, including: deploying sustainable trail crews to make trails more durable to increased use analyzing and developing new visitor flow solutions to better manage traffic and hikers and initiating education programs to promote stewardship practices that minimize the impact to natural resources and ensure positive recreational experiences for future generations.
Similar to the Adirondack High Peaks Strategic Planning Advisory Group launched in 2019, DEC will facilitate the Catskills Strategic Planning Advisory Group (CAG), which is comprised of stakeholders with expertise in local government, recreation, natural resource protection, business, tourism, and other priority areas. The Governor's 2020 State of the State (PDF) (leaves DEC's website) proposals recognized the need to preserve the Adirondack and Catskill forest preserves for future generations and directed the State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to develop a framework to balance public use needs. "Governor Cuomo has helped assemble a team of talented and committed people who will work together cooperatively to provide real strategic solutions that support the Catskills' local economies, protect the environment, and provide a safe, quality recreational experience for the park's visitors and residents." "DEC and our local partners are thrilled to see more New Yorkers getting outside and exploring the Catskill Forest Preserve, but we must ensure that the uptick in visitors does not negatively impact the region's natural resources or quality of life," Commissioner Seggos said. The organizations, entities, agencies, and elected officials participating in the Advisory Group will collaboratively provide recommendations to achieve actionable management solutions to help address the critical issues associated with the increased public use of the Catskill Park and protect the park's resources for future generations. Cuomo's proposal in his State of the State earlier this year. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the creation of a new strategic planning initiative to promote the sustainable management of public use in the Catskill Park, consistent with Governor Andrew M. For Release: Wednesday, OctoDEC Announces Strategic Planning Initiative to Sustainably Manage Catskill Park Resources Strategic Planning Advisory Group will Develop Framework to Help Balance Public Use Needs in Catskills New Advisory Group Builds on Governor Cuomo's Commitment to Protect High-Traffic Public Lands for Future Generations
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