News Releases

By Mike Lynch

August 27, 2018

Implementation of Management Actions Underway The High Peaks Wilderness Complex and the Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest Unit Management Plan (UMP) Amendments are final and implementation of the management actions has begun, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today. Commissioner Seggos said, “Defining DEC’s management of the Boreas Ponds and…

By Adirondack Explorer

August 20, 2018

DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights Forest Ranger Actions for 8/13 – 8/19/18 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.…

By Adirondack Explorer

August 14, 2018

DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights Forest Ranger Actions for 8/6 – 8/12/18 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…

By Mike Lynch

August 2, 2018

Forest Ranger Actions for 7/23 – 7/29/18 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. Town of Webb Herkimer…

By Adirondack Explorer

July 29, 2018

The Department of Environmental Conservation is asking New Yorkers to help in surveying wild turkey populations. Read the news release below for more information: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today encouraged New Yorkers to participate in a survey for wild turkeys. “Citizen science efforts like the Summer Turkey Sighting…

By Adirondack Explorer

July 28, 2018

There is a growing concern about the increasing number of hikers summiting the High Peaks. Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) and the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) are stepping in to educate people about protecting the High Peaks. Read the news release below:  Lake Placid, NY — July 23, 2018 – ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) is pleased to be…

By Adirondack Explorer

July 26, 2018

In response to the devastating effects of Tropical Storm Irene in 2011, the Ausable River Association is leading an effort to enhancing flood resilience and stream health in the East Branch of the Ausable River. Read the details and mission of the project in the news release below: The Ausable River Association (AsRA) and its partners…