Andrea Malik mixing up a treatment of BTI, a control program that kills black flies. The bacteria is Baciilus Thuringiensis Israelies (BTI). Circa 1990. Colton, NY. Photo courtesy of Andrea Malik.
The fire tower on Catamount Mountain. Date unknown. Colton, NY. Photo courtesy of Mary Jane Watson.
Miles McCarthy, the last Catamount fire watchman. He worked there from 1958-1970. Colton, NY. Photo courtesy of Mary Jane Watson.
The first fire tower on Catamount Mountain, made out of wood. 1915. Colton, NY. From the Cole Family collection. Photo courtesy of Mary Jane Watson.
Two members of the Wanakena Historical Association sort photos and materials to prepare for the creation of the Wanakena Historic Walking Tour, which opened on the 100th anniversary of the founding of Wanakena. July 2002. Wanakena, NY. Photo courtesy of Allen Ditch.
Members of the Wanakena Historical Association look at photos and materials for the two kiosks for the Wanakena Historic Walking Tour, which opened on the 100th anniversary of the founding of Wanakena. July 2002. Wanakena, NY. Photo courtesy of Allen Ditch.
Bill Gleason, founder and first president of the Wanakena Historical Association, sorting photos in preparation for the Wanakena Historic Walking Tour. The walking tour officially opened on the 100th anniversary of the founding of Wanakena. July 2002. Wanakena, NY. Photo courtesy of Allen Ditch.
Two unidentified workers mask windows in preparation for painting the siding of the Wanakena Presbyterian Church. The renovation was funded by church and community donations totaling about $35,000. 2004. Wanakena, NY. Photo courtesy of Allen Ditch.
Forest Ranger Chris Kostoss with a ranger vehicle. Kostoss supervises forest rangers for the High Peaks Wilderness Area. Wilmington, NY. 2018. Photo courtesy of Andy Flynn. Read the full North Country at Work story here.
Franklin Wheeler, New York State Conservation Department forest ranger, operating a water pump at the edge of a pond. 1952. Warrensburg, NY. Donated by Charles and Patricia Wheeler, courtesy of the Adirondack Experience.
