Photos submitted by Chummist Rachel Finn.
Here are a few recent pics inside the Adirondack Park. This is the Ausable river - yep, the same one Ray Bergman fished.
The good news: After Irene, Governor Cuomo green-lighted permitting for heavy machinery use. This would allow removal of hazardous materials from the river (propane tanks, cars etc.). It would also help re-establish major roadways.
The bad news: Locals have taken advantage of the heavy machinery permitting, without hydrologist/environmental engineer input, and started "repairing" the river to avoid future flooding.
This ain't bueno. Feel free to write Senator Betty Little if you’d like to weigh-in.