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Man in yellow pants and hoodie and farm boots stands beside trees planted in a row in black plastic with wooden stakes in the ground as part of a silvopasture system.

Farmers turn to tree crops to diversify income sources, build resilient landscapes

By Mike Lynch

As interest in agroforestry grows in Northern New York, funding sources decrease

illustration of tree

What is agroforestry?

By Mike Lynch

Agroforestry is a form of farming that integrates trees with crops, livestock or fungi in one sustainable system

New York wildlife rehabilitators struggle as demand outpaces growth

By Times Union

Despite doubling licenses since 2019 to 2,252 volunteers, experienced rehabilitators work longer hours with more rescue calls

HABs alert: How Lake Champlain volunteers monitor harmful algal blooms

By Zachary Matson

Beach closures impacts both sides of lake

artistic rendition of Great Sacandaga Lake Discovery Center

Great Sacandaga Lake Discovery Center project hits snag as costs soar

By James Odato

Fulton County applying for funds to cover $8M price tag for visitors center to be built outside of Northville

oseetah lake shore line from a kayak

Despite longtime public use, Oseetah Lake property owners close access to portage trail

By Brenne Sheehan

Adirondack paddlers lose access to remote Pine Pond

Wildland fire near Little Long Pond in the St. Regis Canoe Area. Photo courtesy of DEC

Multiple hiker rescues across Adirondacks due to heat

By Adirondack Explorer

Rangers extinguish wildfire in St. Regis Canoe Area

‘Here Comes the Sun’: McKibben on solar future

By Contributing Writer

Environmental writer Bill McKibben makes the case for renewable energy transition in his latest book about solar power's potential to combat climate change

Debbie McElwaine and Katie Rhodes sitting in profile positions on the summit of on Grace Peak. Photo courtesy of Katie Rhodes

Hiking challenge shines light on forgotten women of the Adirondacks

By Tim Rowland

Pair take on quest to honor Adirondack women overlooked by history

‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ Act 2025: What Northern New York residents need to know 

By Brenne Sheehan

A guide to tax cuts, Medicaid changes, SNAP benefits, and government spending under the OBBBA

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