Petronis named DEC deputy commissioner of natural resources
Katie Petronis, formerly of the Open Space Institute, has been tapped for a top level position at the state Department of Environmental Conservation.
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Ranger report: Boat adrift leaves campers stranded
Recent DEC Forest Ranger actions Town of Indian LakeHamilton CountyWilderness Rescue: On June 12 at 7:20 p.m., Hamilton County 911 transferred a call to DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch reporting stranded boaters camping on Indian Lake Islands. The campers were shuttling others from the boat launch to the island when the boat broke free of shore and…
PFDs are essential to paddling
PFD: Personal Floatation Device Safety is super important when kayaking or canoeing. A big factor to consider in the Adirondacks is the time of year you are paddling in. During the spring and fall the air temperature and water temperature can be drastically different. “You can have a beautiful 70-degree day and the water could…
Kayaks: Plastic or Composite?
Comparing the pros and cons of kayak materials: Composites: fiberglass kevlar carbon/graphite Pros: Durable, easy to repair, stiff, better in challenging conditions, lightweight. Good for sea kayaking. Cons: Expensive Roto-molded plastics: polyethylene Pros:Low cost, higher surface tension, durable. Good for recreational kayaking. Cons: Heavy and susceptible to sun damage
Southern Adirondacks look to boost confidence in safe reopening
While the spread of coronavirus has remained relatively contained throughout the Lake George area, the community is aware its threat hasn’t completely subsided, especially as tourists travel in from other places.
Test finds elevated salt in Saranac Lake well water
By Ry Rivard
The sodium levels are both mysterious and remarkable, given the region’s reputation for and economic reliance on pristine water.
Nature’s defense fund at risk
“When you’re looking at being tens of billions of dollars in the hole, I don’t think voters of New York are going to say, ‘Let’s add another $3 billion.'"
State Senate confirms governor’s APA board picks
The Adirondack Park Agency board has finally been filled. The state Senate approved Gov. Andrew Cuomo's seven nominees on Wednesday.
Backcountry rescues take place across the region
Recent forest ranger actions Town of Fort AnnWashington CountyWilderness Rescue: On June 1 at 1:50 p.m., Washington County 911 transferred a call to DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch reporting a 45-year-old male hiker from Glens Falls was unconscious after suffering a seizure on the Shelving Rock Bay Trail. When Forest Rangers Callee Baker and Mark St. Claire…
Cuomo nominates seven to Adirondack Park board
The APA board's composition has been a point of contention, with three vacant positions and four board members serving on expired terms at the governor's pleasure.