their equipment. In January 2018, Ulster County oversaw the removal of a large portion of the line along the Ashokan Reservoir. According to local sources, they removed the rail, but have not completely removed the contaminated ties, which raises an environmental issue due to the adjacent Ashokan Reservoir, which supplies drinking water to New York City, and Esopus Creek, both of which provide habitat for much wildlife, including a large population of bald eagles. References External links County Executive Mike Hein Official County Government Site Ulster County Alive 1965 births Living people People from Esopus, New York County executives in New York (state) People from Hurley, New York New York (state) Democrats New York (state) Republicans Eckerd College alumni