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Environment ranks high in New York’s 2023 budget

By Gwendolyn Craig

Hochul proposes large environmental protection fund, bond act and Olympic venue spending

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Wendy Hall, founder of Adirondack Wildlife Refuge, dies

By Gwendolyn Craig

Refuge collaborators plan to reopen the Wilmington facility this spring

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Teacher becomes student, at the Ranger School

By Tracy Ormsbee

Baltimore teacher Tamara Jolly found solace at Wanakena's ranger school during the pandemic.

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Replicating nature 

By Mike Lynch

Can DNA research help bring back Champlain salmon?

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Indian Lake superintendent David Snide reflects on decades of public service

By Adirondack Explorer

David Snide Age: 56 Birthplace/Hometown: Long Lake Residence: Long Lake Occupation: Superintendent of Indian Lake Central School District Accomplishments: Educator with the Indian Lake schools for more than 30 years as a business teacher, principal and as the superintendent/principal. “I hope that I made a positive impression on my students. I always tried to encourage…

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APA approves White Lake quarry project, with some conditions

By Gwendolyn Craig

Residents opposing project mull options going forward

Terry DeFranco Martino

Top APA officer retiring

By Gwendolyn Craig

Martino’s 12-year run as Adirondack Park Agency's top administrator coming to an end

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Adirondack Park Agency recruits Adirondack Council leader for key post

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Park Agency announced new hires including Megan Phillips, current vice president of conservation at the Adirondack Council.

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AdkAction’s first executive director departs Jan. 31

By Zachary Matson

Brittany Christenson plans to continue to serve on state road salt reduction task force

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A clear view from Black Mountain

By Gillian Scott

A hike through layers of clouds

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