| # | Name | Comments |
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| 501 | Peter Daly |
| 502 | Anonymous | |
| 503 | Anonymous | Stewardship of our diminishing natural resources requires the ongoing commitment of individuals and leaders. By ensuring our public lands are accessible for learning and recreation, you can help sustain both a valuable tradition as well as the communities of the Delaware watershed. |
| 504 | Mark Szachara | For my family, losing the Beaverkill Campground will be much more than losing our favorite annual vacation destination; it will be like losing a beloved member of the family. My family has camped there since my grandfather was a young man. And today, my teenage children equally consider Beaverkill to be a part of their heritage, and are devastated by the news of its closing. Beaverkill is truly a one-of-a-kind campground - the best there is anywhere. I truly hope you will reconsider this decision, and restore to us this priceless treasure. |
| 505 | Gerry J. Szachara | Please do not close the Beaverkill Campground. There are many campgrounds that are nothing more than just a place to camp. The Beaverkill Campground is so much more than that. The Beaverkill Campground gives people access to the single greatest defining piece of New York’s Catskill Mountain heritage, the Beaverkill River. The Beaverkill River is one of the most historically important fishing rivers in the world. Indeed, most fly fisherman in the world have dreamed about fishing the legendary Beaverkill River. Just look how many books have been written about or refer to the great Beaverkill.
The Beaverkill Campground is not just an average campground. It is a piece of New York State heritage. It is one thing to simply see the Beaverkill River from a distance. It is a completely more meaningful experience to be able to spend a night there on the banks of the river. Camping at the Beaverkill Campground is the only possible way for people to truly feel the greatness of this river that inspired the development of an entire culture and heritage. Only after someone has fallen asleep listening to the Beaverkill’s lullaby of trickling water can they truly understand its greatness. Only after someone has woken up next to the Beaverkill River after the best night’s sleep of their life can they truly understand the Beaverkill’s greatness. Only after someone has swum in the ice-cold spring-fed rejuvenating waters of the Beaverkill River can they understand the Beaverkill’s greatness. Camping along the river out in nature is the only way possible for people to develop an understanding of what made this river so legendary. It is simply not possible to understand the value of this River by visiting it for a couple hours during the day.
I have gone camping at Beaverkill Campground almost every summer for 35 years along with my brother and sister and their families. My mother and father have been camping there almost every summer for over 65 years. My grandparents went camping there every summer for over 70 years. My grandfather, Gurdon Edward Smith, was born there. He lived in a cabin in the woods right near the campground for most of his youth. He helped construct the Beaverkill covered bridge and caretaker’s cabin. His life revolved around the Beaverkill River just like so many other people of that culture. My grandfather taught me to fly fish in the Beaverkill River 30 years ago during our camping trips to the campground because it was part of the Beaverkill culture. My grandfather taught me to play the fiddle because of that same Beaverkill culture. This campground is a part of our family heritage. It defines us. Please to not take it away. If the campground is closed my family (and many other families) will be losing one of the most valuable parts of our self-identity. My wife is currently pregnant with our first child. The thought of not being able to take my children and grandchildren camping at Beaverkill is devastating.
The amount of tourism profit that is generated by campers at the Beaverkill Campground far outweighs the little amount of money that will be saved by closing the campground. I can vouch that while camping at Beaverkill my family often eats and shops at local establishments.
Please do not take away this wonderful campground from the many people who benefit so greatly from it.
Sincerely,
Gerry J. Szachara |
| 506 | Anne Hart | |
| 507 | Michael D Stewart | I had planned on visiting this area for the first time this year, It has always been a dream of mine to camp at this location and explore the area. |
| 508 | Mark Sutton | |
| 509 | Kathie Aberman |
| 510 | Paulo Freire | As residents of NJ, we have been annually visiting the camp ground since 1993 as a family up until the recent floods. Our hope is that the camp grounds will remain opened. It is a wonderful vacation spot and a beutiful demonstration of what NY State has to offer. |
| 511 | Steven Kaiser | During tough times like this, i find that more people will opt to use such facility than go on more costly vacations. I had intended to camp there several times this year. Please revisit this issue and reverse the decision to close Beaverkill Campground. Thank you. |
| 512 | Williaim Tristram |
| 513 | Karen Muller | Although we are no NY residents the Beaverkill Campground is like a second home to us. We camp and flyfish there every spring and fall. Please keep this open. Thank you. |
| 514 | Anonymous | |
| 515 | Anonymous | |
| 516 | Edward Daley | |
| 517 | christine Daley | |
| 518 | Yocasta Brens | |
| 519 | Audrey Weiner | |
| 520 | Joseph P. Painting |
| 521 | Anonymous | |
| 522 | George B.. Brown | For all of the families who come and enjoy this natural
beauty please do not take it away. In these economic
times camping is about as inexpensive at it get for
families to get away from the stress of money troubles
for a week. Reconsider |
| 523 | philip reitano | |
| 524 | Mimi McGurl | |
| 525 | kenneth bonesteel | of all the money you rape from us and waste, you want to close campgrounds?? |
| 526 | Thomas E. Robson | |
| 527 | David Ellis | |
| 528 | Harvey R Greenwald | The bridge at the beaverkill campground is a national landmark and destination at the historical heart of trout fishing in America.Your attempt cheapens history. |
| 529 | Anonymous | Please keep the campground open. Probably one of the best in the area. Plus it offers seasonal employment for local youth who otherwise may not have jobs. |
| 530 | Kellen Johnson |
| 531 | Dr. Peter Babick | PLEASE< PLEASE< PLEASE dont close the Beaverkill campground!!!!! |
| 532 | Joseph LaRocca | |
| 533 | Suzanne Raphaels |
| 534 | Lauren LaPort | |
| 535 | Christopher D. Albee |
| 536 | Colleen Emery | I strongly believe this woud have a negative impact on the economies of Roscoe and Livingston Manor, as stated above. The hamlets have demonstrated stellar efforts to organize and revitalize their main streets and local businesses, the campground closing would be devastating to their seasonal economy. I strongly recommend keeping the campground open, which would support the independent efforts the communities are making to revitalize Sullivan County. |
| 537 | Gerard McVicker | Dear Mr Janeway,
As an avid fisherman, My son and I have spent the past 6 years camping at Beaverkill. Mr registration this year was cancelled and my son (16 years old)and I completely shocked and devasted. This was our one opportunity each year, not only to bond as father and son, but to share the natural beauty of the most beautiful campsite in the Catskills, and I have camped at almost all of them. I urge you to consider the impact, both, socially, recreationally, environmentally, and financially that this closing has on the community, as well as those who love and cherish it.
With kind regards,
Gerard McVicker |
| 538 | Walton-Brown | My business relies heavily on tourism. Closing the campground would be a great disservice to our struggling business community. |
| 539 | Peter Konior | It must remain open let our elected officials cut their salaries as they have not managed the states finances wisely. |
| 540 | David Kelman | It is essential that campgrounds be kept open and made available to the public. The rivers are a public trust and camprgounds are an important way for people to appreciate these national treasures, particularly in times of economic crisis. |
| 541 | Joseph H Sahl |
| 542 | Anonymous | |
| 543 | ANTHONY VOULGARIS | |
| 544 | Martha | |
| 545 | Joshua Heinz | It is a wonder place to stay, in a world of ever diminishing places of wonder. Please do not close one of the few remaining public sections of the upper Beaverkill River. |
| 546 | Anonymous | I have camped and fished at the Beaverkill campgrounds for 3 decades now, and for it not to be available as a publicly accessable natural resource is a shame. |
| 547 | Ronald J.Maj | I am not a resident of Maryland, however, I fish the Roscoe area every year usually 2 to 3 times. Without the Beaverkill Campground, I may have to reconsider fishing the Roscoe area in the future. |
| 548 | Andrew Jupina | This is a beautiful place that I have enjoyed for decades. I think it would be a mistake and out of character for the State of New York to close the Beaverkill Campground as it generally provides great products and services to all outdoor enthusiasts. |
| 549 | Lawrence Epstein | We have a house along Rt. 151 less than 5 miles from the campsite. We are concerned about the impact of the closing to businesses in the local economy. |
| 550 | cathy pichler | |