Town laments lack of input on Van Ho lodge plans
By Sara Ruberg
North Elba was not included in decisions made on the Mount Van Hoevenberg project up to this point, according to several board members.
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Forestry workshops will focus on declining birds
Audubon New York, Audubon Vermont and forestry experts from both states will educate attendees on declining bird populations and what can be done to help them.
DEC advises against camping above 4,000 feet
By Mike Lynch
The state Department of Environmental Conservation is advising people against camping above 4,000 feet in the High Peaks after a number of instances became public on social media recently.
‘Ethical gardening’ makes space for pollinators in Adirondacks
By Sara Ruberg
A majority of global crops, like fruits and vegetables, rely on pollinators. They are in steep decline due to various factors including habitat loss and climate change.
Forest rangers busy heading into summer season
Forest rangers had several rescues and participated in training exercises recently.
Black fly season: Tips and tricks for coping
An annual spring rite of passage, the scourge of the black fly lasts roughly from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day. As the weather heats up, the flies die off. While black flies certainly don’t have a monopoly on making outdoor life in the Adirondacks miserable—raise your hand if you’ve suffered from a mosquito swarm or deer fly bite—these insects are uniquely annoying when they’re around. They swarm and have a killer’s instinct for biting. And, man, those bites can hurt.
Former Lake George entertainment hub now filters pollutants
The wetlands were built in reaction to Lake George’s declining water quality. They sit beside West Brook Road, where researchers found half of Lake George’s southern basin’s contaminants came from.
State lawmakers vote to extend invasive species protections
According to the DEC, its regulations since 2016 have required boat owners take “reasonable precautions” to clean, drain and dry their vessels, trailers and docks before launching them in any public water body.
AdkAction to host pollinator symposium
Since 2016 the group has worked to spread the message that saving pollinators such as butterflies and bees is important for farms, food security and biodiversity in the Adirondacks.
Hamlets to Huts seeks public input on trekking plans
By Mike Lynch
Adirondack Hamlets to Huts is looking for volunteers to participate in a focus session this weekend that will inform its marketing plan.