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State unveils plan to clean up Lake Champlain
Initiative targets key pollution sources in Lake Champlain Watershed, including agriculture and wastewater, to prevent harmful algal blooms
Despite rejection, housing developer still has eyes on Essex County
Blue Line seeks new location after North Hudson backs away from $23M affordable housing project
Deer vs gardens
Although deer numbers are sparse overall in the Adirondacks, they are gaining ground in populations centers
Herbicide treatment coming to Brant Lake
Brant Lake in Warren County will be the third weed-plagued Adirondack lake to receive the treatment, joining Lake Luzerne and Minerva Lake.
APA praises executive director, welcomes new staff
Remarks for Barbara Rice mark her 2-year anniversary of leading Adirondack Park Agency
Snowmobile club upset over rail trail paving
Group files complaints with DEC, APA over lost use on paved sections of Adirondack Rail Trail
How birds handle the ‘lights out’ during an eclipse
When day becomes night, wildlife responds accordingly
Early spring: DEC issues mud season advisory
Annual announcement comes weeks ahead of official start of spring
‘Amazing Grace’
20 years after her death, Adirondack 46er Grace Hudowalski’s legacy continues to inspire
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Looking down at Debar Pond
Baldface Mountain gets you to the epicenter of the northern Adirondacks
Whiteface responds to concerns about trail conditions
Following complaints, Olympic Authority CEO Ashley Walden summons Belleayre manager to monitor operations
Students bond in nature — sans phones
School-facilitated camping trips provide an opportunity to get teens into the outdoors and unplug