“Burn Ban” Extension

July 10, 2012  

Press Release:

The AATV Board of Directors is pleased to announce that working in cooperation with the NYSDEC a one year extension of the controversial “burn-ban” has been granted to those communities of the Adirondacks that have proper facilities to burn brush.

Communities will be receiving a one page form to be returned to their respective regional DEC offices. The extension is granted to June 30, 2013.

During this period the DEC will be monitoring burn area facilities to determine compliance that only brush and not garbage and other toxic wastes are being eliminated. In addition, DEC will continue to work with the AATV to explore other options as new funding streams become available at the regional level.

The AATV appreciates the efforts of Commissioner Martens and his staff to address the importance of this issue for our residents and AATV members.