Syracuse.com - Figura writing about the possibility of Otisco Lake having a public boat launch and CNY Heroes of Conservation (Dec. 21, 23)

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What's on your outdoors bucket list for 2013? I give my list in an upcoming column and I'd like to hear from readers about theirs.

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<span class="caption">Onondaga County and the DEC are considering using Otisco Lake Park for a new public boat launch. The small county park is on the east side of Otisco Lake. </span>

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<p>It's been a busy week. Here's what's in store for this week's Outdoors pages in The Post-Standard.</p>

<p><strong>Friday:<br />Main piece:</strong> Rumor has it a new public boat launch for Otisco Lake at Otisco Lake Park in Marietta is a "done deal." Not exactly, say county and DEC officials.</p>

<p><strong>Column:</strong> Guest columnist Tom Adessa talks about his concerns about the new breed of hunting shows on the television lately.</p>

<p><strong>SUNDAY:</strong><br />Main piece: The Post-Standard's annual Heroes of Conservation nominations. Five folks made the grade this year. All selections were based on reader nominations.</p>

<p><strong>READER HELP REQUESTED:</strong<br />What's on your outdoors bucket list for 2013? I give my list in an upcoming column and I'd like to hear from readers about theirs.</p>

<p>strong>ANYTHING ELSE READERS OF THIS REPORT WOULD LIKE TO SEE ME WRITE ABOUT? </strong><br />The effectiveness of this report is two-fold. First, it lets readers know what's coming up story-wise. It also allows readers a chance to affect coverage and provide sources for upcoming stories. Bottom line: Keep in touch and give input. You could make a difference as to what appears week to week on the outdoors page! Email me at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or call 470-6066.</p>

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