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Megan Plete Postol

Megan Plete Postol is a freelance journalist and outdoor writer based in the Southern Adirondack area.

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Train passengers disembark to a welcoming crowd at Tupper Lake.

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Train enthusiasts celebrate the return of trains north from Utica to Tupper Lake

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Ask a Scientist: Carbon sequestration

By Megan Plete Postol

The Adirondack Explorer caught up with DEC Forester Bryan Ellis on carbon sequestration and the changing climate.

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Ask A Scientist:  DEC Air Pollution Meteorologist Bob Gaza 

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Meet one of the scientists charged with monitoring air quality for the Adirondacks and surrounding regions

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The do’s and don’ts of drones in the ‘Dacks

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Read this before launching in the Adirondacks

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Will the White Lake quarry project get a hearing?

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Court reserves decision on whether the White Lake quarry mine project needs further review, in the form of a formal hearing.

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Future-proofing our landscape

By Megan Plete Postol

Tips for planting trees that will thrive in the midst of climate changes

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ASK A SCIENTIST: Invasive Species 

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DEC’s Bureau of Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health Research Scientist Jessica Cancelliere

New York Breeding Bird Atlas requests help from public 

By Megan Plete Postol

Bird watchers asked to submit sightings to eBird site, app

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Avian flu found in Northern NY

By Megan Plete Postol

Public asked to report cases of sick or dead birds, both wild and domestic

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New fishing regulations start April 1

By Megan Plete Postol

Changes intended to streamline rules across the state

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