Water Line A weekly newsletter by Ry Rivard The Explorer is the first place I’ve worked where Earth Day is a full holiday, a day off.I’m still deciding what to do with it. To spend it outside, if I can go somewhere safely? Or to … [Read more...] about Earth Day thoughts on the work that remains to protect park waters
State stocks trout as planned, to aid ‘mind and body’
Adirondack fishing season opens soon, with pandemic likely to suppress tourism By Ry Rivard Water Line A weekly newsletter by the Adirondack Explorer For the past few days, it’s been surprising to learn what remains normal. One … [Read more...] about State stocks trout as planned, to aid ‘mind and body’
Climate and Adirondack waters
Water LineBy Ry Rivard For a recent story on Lake Champlain, I came across another effect of climate change I hadn’t thought much about: water pollution.Over the years, we’ve begun to brace for obvious things that happen when it warms up … [Read more...] about Climate and Adirondack waters
A lake in crisis
Battling 'putrid' outbreaks on the Adirondack Park's eastern flank, New York and Vermont advocates struggle to reduce phosphorus pollution in Lake Champlain By RY RIVARD A few billion years ago, cyanobacteria were creators. The colorful … [Read more...] about A lake in crisis
A $3 billion push for New York waters and environment
Water Line: A weekly newsletter from the Adirondack Explorer's water reporter By RY RIVARD Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants voters to approve a $3 billion bond to pay for a variety of environmental projects, including plans to restore streams to … [Read more...] about A $3 billion push for New York waters and environment
Despite clear water, Lake George faces threats
By RY RIVARD Pollution and climate change threaten Lake George’s clear and drinkable water, according to new research that looks at nearly 40 years of measurements. The lake remains relatively clean and clear, but shows troubling signs of human … [Read more...] about Despite clear water, Lake George faces threats