The Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board's White Paper Report is now available. Our well-researched and thoughtful report (which you can find on the Review Board's White Paper page here) compiles the issues that local governments have had with the APA.
In August 2010, The Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board prepared a White Paper Report to the Governor and Legislature that explored the question:
Is it possible, on a long-term basis, to balance the goal of isolating and permanently protecting millions of acres of forest, while maintaining in close proximity strong, economically vibrant communities with sustainable employment and educational opportunities for local residents and essential services to millions of visitors?
Frederick H. Monroe, Executive Director Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board 117 Blythewood Island P.O. Box 579 Chestertown, New York 12817 Tel:518-494-3607 Fax:518-494-5472 Voice Mail:518-796-2415 fmonroe@adkreviewboard.com