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Committee approves addition to Scottscope Wilderness State Park to protect Lost Creek watershed
Summary
The subcommittee approved acquisition of the Hawkins Tract adjacent to Scottscope Wilderness State Park to protect the Lost Creek watershed that feeds Lost Creek Falls and the Lost Creek State Natural Area.
The committee approved an acquisition to add the Hawkins Tract to Scottscope Wilderness State Park.
Bill Avant presented the item, saying the Hawkins Tract is adjacent to Scottscope Wilderness State Park and "offers watershed protection to Lost Creek, the source of water that flows over Lost Creek Falls and supports Lost Creek State Natural Area." Commissioners asked whether watershed protection of Lost Creek was the purpose; Avant confirmed that it was "the primary priority reason." The item was approved by voice vote.
DEC indicated the park is already established and operational; the Hawkins Tract is intended to secure watershed protection and support the state's conservation priorities in the area.
