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NY acquires 1200 acres from Catskills developer

Source: The Wall Street Journal, by Associated Press
December 08, 2011
Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens says the state is completing a $5.6 million land deal that adds 1,200 acres to the Catskill Forest Preserve while allowing expansion of the Belleayre Mountain Ski Center and construction of an adjacent resort.

Martens says Wednesday the purchase of the tract known as Big Indian along the scenic Route 28 corridor in the heart of the Catskills protects the New York City watershed and allows economic growth. The $5.6 million comes from the state's Environmental Protection Fund.

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