Managers expand parking and shuttles to deal with busy hiking destinations By Gwendolyn Craig John DeVivo has had it with hikers. Their cars clog up the roads and parking lots of Franconia Notch State Park in New Hampshire, 600 to 800 … [Read more...] about How successful park shuttles could be an example for the Adirondacks
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Saranac Lake native, economic development leader to head the APA
By Gwendolyn Craig Barbara Rice, a Saranac Lake native and the first woman chair of the Franklin County Legislature is the next Adirondack Park Agency executive director, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday. She will lead the … [Read more...] about Saranac Lake native, economic development leader to head the APA
Environment ranks high in New York’s 2023 budget
Hochul proposes large environmental protection fund, bond act and Olympic venue spending By Gwendolyn Craig Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $216.3 billion budget for 2023 includes an historic $400 million environmental protection fund, a $4 billion … [Read more...] about Environment ranks high in New York’s 2023 budget
Wendy Hall, founder of Adirondack Wildlife Refuge, dies
Refuge collaborators plan to reopen facility this spring By Gwendolyn Craig Wendy Hall, a wildlife rehabilitator who nursed numerous injured birds and animals across the North Country, died Sunday night, according to her friends and … [Read more...] about Wendy Hall, founder of Adirondack Wildlife Refuge, dies
APA approves White Lake quarry project, with some conditions
Residents opposing project mull options going forward By Gwendolyn Craig Despite thousands of public comments against a granite mining project on White Lake in Forestport, a town in northern Oneida County, the Adirondack Park Agency unanimously … [Read more...] about APA approves White Lake quarry project, with some conditions
Top APA officer retiring
Martino’s 12-year run as executive director coming to an end By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park Agency’s top administrator is leaving. Executive Director Theresa “Terry” DeFranco Martino announced her retirement Friday during the … [Read more...] about Top APA officer retiring