Controversial project to appear before APA board this year By Megan Plete PostolThe White Lake quarry project application has been deemed complete and is being reviewed by the Adirondack Park Agency and the New York State Department of … [Read more...] about White Lake quarry application deemed complete
Researchers: Smart planning needed to minimize impacts on wildlife
Two Adirondack scientists share best practices for development that minimizes impacts on wildlife By Megan Plete Postol Unregulated residential sprawl in the Adirondacks poses a threat to native wildlife habitat, say two Adirondack … [Read more...] about Researchers: Smart planning needed to minimize impacts on wildlife
Becoming an Outdoors Woman
BOW Weekend offers women opportunity for challenge, learning By Megan Plete Postol Last month I found myself doing things I never anticipated I would – processing a white rat hide in a taxidermy class, shooting a crossbow, learning about K9 … [Read more...] about Becoming an Outdoors Woman
Tamarack trees face fresh threats
DEC: Eastern larch beetle outbreak affecting healthy trees By Megan Plete Postol Recent reports of dead and dying Eastern larch (commonly known as tamarack) trees in the Adirondacks have been traced to Eastern larch beetle attacks, with a new … [Read more...] about Tamarack trees face fresh threats
Young, rural and queer
Podcast sorts through issues around gender identity, growing up gay in the Adirondacks By Megan Plete Postol Peru native Colby Jeannine Fortin has launched a podcast that addresses LGBTQ+ issues in rural areas and has served as a catalyst to … [Read more...] about Young, rural and queer
As White Lake quarry application moves forward, opposition grows
Signs for and against a proposed quarry in White Lake. Photos by Megan Plete Postol More than 1,000 letters to date, community members, consultants speak out at public hearing By Megan Plete Postol As the application for a granite quarry in … [Read more...] about As White Lake quarry application moves forward, opposition grows