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Opinions are mine and given as a delegate for the PBA of NYS and are not those of the NYS DEC

 Catskill Park
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Joined November 2018
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Rangers Respond To Wildfire, Rescue Lost, Injured, & Unprepared #ForestRangers #hiking #hunting #SAR #SearchandRescue @Zoarvalleyrang1 @ScottvanLaer @CatskillRanger newyorkalmanack.com/2020/11/…

Rangers Respond To Wildfire, Rescue Lost, Injured, & Unprepared - New York Almanack

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents in the around New York State. Working with other

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An Enduring Legacy For The Catskills - mailchi.mp/catskillcenter/he…
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Catskill Ranger retweeted
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PBA of NYS@pbanystate27 Oct 2020
We are so pleased our rangers are back safely.
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@NYSDEC27 Oct 2020
DEC recently welcomed back NY’s 3rd team of Forest Rangers, staff, and vols who were deployed to help battle and contain wildfires raging in CA, CO, & SD. More on this great story & other Forest Ranger highlights: on.ny.gov/34ADkz4
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Catskill Park Trail Update — Brown, bronze, and gold are the colors of late October in the Catskills. While the leaves are just past peak, the colors are still beautiful. This weekend should be mild during the day and cool at night. catskillsvisitorcenter.org/t…

Weekend of October 23rd - Catskills Visitor Center

Trail Conditions: There are fallen leaves and pine needles on the trails right now which can be a hazard when descending. Carrying trekking poles and wearing hiking shoes are both recommended to help...

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Catskill Ranger retweeted
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PBA of NYS@pbanystate8 Oct 2020
Great Job by @NYGovCuomo
Basil Seggos🇺🇸🇺🇦 (@BasilSeggos) profile pictureBasil Seggos🇺🇸🇺🇦@BasilSeggos8 Oct 2020
Our @NYSDEC Forest Rangers and firefighters continue to battle western wildfires in this unprecedented, climate-fueled fire year. Thus far we have dedicated three crews from the Dakotas to California. Please keep them in your thoughts! @NYGovCuomo
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Capt. John Streiff retires as head of forest rangers in @NYSDEC Region 5. ow.ly/FBFe30rfoNA
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Saturday there were 256 cars at the Giant Ledge Trailhead. The lot was designed to hold a dozen cars.
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Fall foliage is nearing peak at the highest elevations of the Catskills. In Mt Tremper, NY fall colors are at about 40% color change right now. It’s a wonderful time of year to explore the Catskills Region and to be outside. catskillsvisitorcenter.org/h…

Catskill Park Trail Conditions - Catskills Visitor Center

Before you head out, check this page for weekly trail updates from Catskills Visitor Center staff.

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Fall, fall, for all! This weekend marks the peak of seasonal fall foliage for the western #Catskills. The next two weeks will be peak for the eastern Catskills and upper elevations. Latest trail & foliage conditions from #CatskillsVisitorCenter catskillsvisitorcenter.org/h…

Catskill Park Trail Conditions - Catskills Visitor Center

Before you head out, check this page for weekly trail updates from Catskills Visitor Center staff.

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Latest on #Catskills foliage and trail conditions from our staff at the #CatskillsVisitorCenter. Remember to #RecreateResponsibly when you visit the #CatskillPark and make your first stop the Visitor Center at 5096 Rt 28 in Mount Tremper, NY! catskillsvisitorcenter.org/h…
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If you want to camp out in the Catskills backcountry, it’s probably because you want to experience the wilderness on your own terms. This comprehensive list of resources, regulations and gear will help get you ready for your first Catskills campout. mountain-hiking.com/catskill…

Camping in the Catskills: a Beginner’s Guide to Backcountry Campouts | Mountain-Hiking.com

Camping in the Catskills? This comprehensive list of resources, regulations and gear tips will help get you ready for your first Catskills campout.

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One of my great fellow rangers! Chappy!
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@NYSDEC29 Sep 2020
DEC is proud to observe #HispanicHeritageMonth in honor of the history, culture and influence of past generations of those with Hispanic origin. DEC's Michael Chappell talks about his work as a Forest Ranger and his Hispanic Heritage.
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City dwellers are finding out camping is gross nypost.com/2020/09/28/city-d… via @nypost
City dwellers are finding out camping is gross

City dwellers are finding out camping is gross

Newbies are quickly discovering there’s a lot more to sleeping outside than s’mores and sing-alongs.

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Knowing the state is facing a $13 billion budget deficit due to the pandemic, @ScottvanLaer says he wants DEC Commissioner @BasilSeggos to commit to increasing the #ForestRanger force in the #Adirondacks "in a timely fashion." northcountrypublicradio.org/…
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Navigating 2020's Increased Traffic in the Catskills and staying safe. With the Catskills Stewards. instagram.com/tv/CFSW6OJjlBl…
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Catskill Ranger retweeted
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PBA of NYS@pbanystate29 Sep 2020
We understand the pending budget issue but it’s time for the @NYSDEC to acknowledge the Forest Ranger staffing crisis. @SteveEngles @toddkaminsky @jonesnyassembly @danstec @nytimes @NYSA_Majority @SalazarSenate @PatriciaFahy109 @SenatorMetzger
Emily Russell (@EmilyRussellADK) profile pictureEmily Russell@EmilyRussellADK29 Sep 2020
"We have to double our force or cut the use in half," says @ScottvanLaer, a forest ranger and union leader in the #Adirondacks. northcountrypublicradio.org/…

Union leader says hire more Adirondack forest rangers or limit hiker access

A leader among state forest rangers says the number hikers in the Adirondacks will have to be cut drastically if more rangers aren’t hired to manage the traffic. Scott Van Laer, a union representat...

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It has started! I know I am biased but I firmly believe we have better colors from senescence than the #Adirondacks
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West Coast wildfire smoke drifting over Upstate NY today newyorkupstate.com/weather/2…
Nice job @NYGovCuomo @NYSenDems @NYSA_Majority @nysenategop
PBA of NYS (@pbanystate) profile picturePBA of NYS@pbanystate12 Sep 2020
Great job by ⁦@NYSDEC⁩ ⁦@NYGovCuomo⁩ sending our rangers to assist western states. This important mutual aid program benefits all. ⁦@LizKrueger⁩ ⁦@BrianKavanaghNY⁩ ⁦@PatriciaFahy109⁩ ⁦⁦@SteveEngles⁩ governor.ny.gov/news/governo…
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Please! @nytimes @Woodstock_Times @TUCapCon @dgazette @DailyFreeman @CBS6Albany @TodayinNewYork Please report on this issue. Public awareness
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