‘I’m encouraged’: Minerva Lake herbicide shows promising results
By Gwendolyn Craig
July 21, 2020
The results of a new herbicide for Eurasian watermilfoil appear promising, but the Adirondack Park Agency says more monitoring is needed.
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Gwen is an award-winning journalist covering environmental policy for the Explorer since January 2020. She is a member of the Legislative Correspondents Association of New York. Gwen has worked at various news outlets since 2015. She has a master's degree in journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Contact her at (518) 524-2902 or gwen@adirondackexplorer.org. Sign up for Gwen’s newsletter here.
By Gwendolyn Craig
July 21, 2020
The results of a new herbicide for Eurasian watermilfoil appear promising, but the Adirondack Park Agency says more monitoring is needed.
By Gwendolyn Craig
July 17, 2020
The Adirondack Park Agency will collect public comments on campfire and parking changes to the Essex Chain Lakes Primitive Area.
By Gwendolyn Craig
July 14, 2020
The Adirondack Park Agency will convene at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 16 with a slate of projects and four new board members starting.
By Gwendolyn Craig
July 11, 2020
Lee Ann Sporn, a professor at Paul Smith's College, is one of the few people who actually hopes to see ticks. Watch how she collects them.
By Gwendolyn Craig
July 10, 2020
The inaugural director of the Adirondack Diversity Initiative confirmed she is moving from Saranac Lake due to safety concerns but will remain in her post.
By Gwendolyn Craig
July 8, 2020
The 2021 state budget includes legislation legalizing electric bikes and scooters. They may also be used on the Adirondack Rail Trail, once complete.
By Gwendolyn Craig
July 7, 2020
New and old APA board members are expected to have their first meeting on July 16.
By Gwendolyn Craig
July 4, 2020
Wearing white head-to-toe, Lee Ann Sporn searches for ticks in the Adirondacks. Her research examines where they are and disease agents they carry.
By Gwendolyn Craig
June 27, 2020
Despite some pushback, Hamilton County continues to pursue a constitutional amendment for an emergency communications tower on Cathead Mountain.
By Gwendolyn Craig
June 25, 2020
Joseph Zalewski is the new acting director of the state Department of Environmental Conservation's Region 5.