Grant matching rules leave Adirondack towns waiting for water projects By Ry Rivard When Johnsburg Supervisor Andrea Hogan heard sewage might be spilling onto her town’s scenic main street, her reaction wasn’t what you’d expect. “I got so … [Read more...] about Your money or your water
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Adirondack lakes turning browner … but in a good way
Water researcher sees recovery from acid rain in the tint of lakes By Ry Rivard When Paul Bukaveckas was first studying the effects of acid rain on Adirondack lakes in the late 1980s, he came across some stunning sights. On Silver Lake, the … [Read more...] about Adirondack lakes turning browner … but in a good way
Adirondack Council calls for widespread septic regulations
By Ry Rivard Local governments across the Adirondack Park should require homeowners to inspect their backyard sewage systems for leaks, environmental activists are arguing. In a new position paper, the Adirondack Council argues that leaking … [Read more...] about Adirondack Council calls for widespread septic regulations
Water Beat: The Explorer is committed to finding out what’s in our waters
Seventeen years ago, a few weeks before I graduated high school, my local paper sent me to review a movie on water privatization for its weekend teen section. The movie, "Thirst," is a one-hour documentary by Deborah Kaufman and Alan Snitow … [Read more...] about Water Beat: The Explorer is committed to finding out what’s in our waters
Changes afoot on Upper Saranac
Amid a shoreline moratorium, a marina lawsuit and a dam repair, state sponsors lake planning effort By Ry Rivard From winter 1989 through fall of 1990, Upper Saranac Lake was covered in algae, spoiling the lake for residents and tourists … [Read more...] about Changes afoot on Upper Saranac
State: Saranac Lake Marina expansion doesn’t require major study
By Ry Rivard An attorney for the state argued Friday that New York environmental regulators didn't have to do a major study of Lower Saranac Lake’s health before approving a marina expansion there. The argument came during a hearing for a … [Read more...] about State: Saranac Lake Marina expansion doesn’t require major study