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West Branch of the Sacandaga River gets improved access for paddlers

By Mike Lynch

There’s a new paddlers’ take-out site along the West Branch of the Sacandaga River in the Shaker Place Conservation Easement Tract in Hamilton County, the state Department of Environmental Conservation announced recently. DEC completed rehabilitating the road and parking area for the Shaker Place take-out along State Route 10 prior to the Columbus Day holiday…

Forest rangers rescue hunters and hiker

By Mike Lynch

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from the backcountry.

DEC warns motorists about moose after three recent accidents

By Mike Lynch

The state Department of Environmental Conservation is warning motorists to be on the alert for moose. This past weekend three moose-vehicle accidents were reported resulting in the death of the moose in each collision. New York has no recorded human fatalities resulting from an accident with a moose. Early fall is the breeding season for…

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Forest rangers rescue lost hikers

By Mike Lynch

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from the backcountry.

Lake Champlain’s New Invader: Fishhook waterflea

By Mike Lynch

Researchers confirmed the presence of fishhook waterflea (Cercopagis pengoi) in Lake Champlain, bringing the known number of nonnative and aquatic invasive species in Lake Champlain to 51.  The fishhook waterflea is similar to the spiny waterflea, which was confirmed in Lake Champlain in 2014; they are both small crustaceans that are aggressive predators of zooplankton and are known to foul fishing lines.

DEC Announces Proposed Modifications to Long Pond Conservation Easement

By Mike Lynch

DEC Press Release 30-Day Public Comment Period Opens September 19 and ends October 19 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today proposed modifications to the Long Pond Conservation Easement (CE) in St. Lawrence County. The proposed modification would allow 15 of the camps where rights have expired to stay in perpetuity,…

State to offer hiking shuttle for Columbus Day weekend

By Adirondack Explorer

Hikers will be directed to the Cross Country Parking Lot at ORDA's Olympic Sports Complex beginning Friday morning and throughout the holiday weekend. From the parking lot visitors can take the Cascade Mountain Trailhead, hike the trail up Mt. Van Hoevenberg, or enjoy the amenities at the Olympic Sports Complex.

Forest rangers locate missing Wallface climbers

By Adirondack Explorer

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured or distressed people from the backcountry.

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Vermont man charged in eagle killing

By Adirondack Explorer

A Barnet man has been indicted for shooting a bald eagle in July 2018.  Bald eagles are listed as State endangered, and the charge comes with $1,222 in fines and restitution, along with a three-year loss of hunting, fishing and trapping licenses upon conviction.

Julia Goren on the summit of Cascade Mountain. Photo by Mike Lynch

Adirondack Council hires Julia Goren to lead 2050 vision project

By Mike Lynch

Adirondack Council News Release Adirondack Summit Steward and Education Programs Director to Lead Team Updating Landmark 2020 Vision Plan for 2050 With the year 2020 fast approaching the Adirondack Council is moving to remake its pioneering 30 year old plan for completion of New York’s 126-year-old Adirondack Park titled 2020 VISION. Julia Goren, director of…

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