By Gwendolyn Craig Hiking trails weren’t the only outdoor recreational activity to see record numbers of people this season. Preliminary boat inspection data shows numbers were up significantly for Lake George, Lake Champlain and many other … [Read more...] about Boat stewards keep hydrilla and more from Adirondack lakes during busy pandemic season
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Climate goals meet green energy in the Adirondacks
Editor's note: This article first appeared in the Sept/Oct 2020 issue of Adirondack Explorer. Click here to subscribe. By Gwendolyn Craig New York’s carbon-slashing ambitions are skyscraper tall, and the forested park that covers one-fifth of … [Read more...] about Climate goals meet green energy in the Adirondacks
DEC leaves public in the dark on High Peaks meetings
By Gwendolyn Craig It has been about four months since the public has heard from the High Peaks Advisory Group that's been meeting privately to recommend crowd management in the Adirondack Park’s High Peaks. The state Department of Environmental … [Read more...] about DEC leaves public in the dark on High Peaks meetings
Invasive bug found on protected Lake George island
By Gwendolyn Craig Not even the most protected island on Lake George could escape the latest invasive species scourge. Dome Island has hemlock woolly adelgid. The island is within sight of the 250-acre adelgid infestation found on the eastern … [Read more...] about Invasive bug found on protected Lake George island
Tech glitches and coronavirus leads APA to consider virtual meeting revamps
By Gwendolyn Craig In light of the coronavirus pandemic, the Adirondack Park Agency like so many other governmental organizations has dealt with its share of virtual, technological conundrums. Thursday’s meeting was a demonstration of that, … [Read more...] about Tech glitches and coronavirus leads APA to consider virtual meeting revamps
APA approves National Grid infrastructure upgrades
By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park Agency on Thursday unanimously approved permits allowing National Grid to upgrade its infrastructure spanning about 40 miles on the eastern edge of the park. The project will involve replacing 191 … [Read more...] about APA approves National Grid infrastructure upgrades
