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Zachary Matson

Zachary Matson has been an environmental reporter for the Explorer since October 2021. He is focused on the many issues impacting water and the people, plants and wildlife that rely on it in the Adirondack Park. Zach worked at daily newspapers in Missouri, Arizona and New York for nearly a decade, most recently as the education reporter at the Daily Gazette in Schenectady. He lives in Saranac with his family.

Latest Story by Zachary Matson

Barbara Rice, APA Executive Director

Park agency’s top leader cleared in Inspector General investigation

By Zachary Matson

Allegations of wrongdoing on part of Executive Director Barbara Rice found to be ‘unsubstantiated’ 

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GRB canoe brand to move inside Blue Line

By Zachary Matson

Canoe enthusiast takes over line of racing boats

smallmouth bass under water

Efforts to wipe out Little Moose Lake’s smallmouth bass population backfire

By Zachary Matson

Cornell research contains unexpected lessons for managing invasive fish

Snow removal operations in Lake Placid NY which include snow plows from various municipalities, snow roller brushers and shovels, with efforts around MIrror Lake and on Main Street lessening the use of salt to protect water quality. Photo by Nancie Battaglia

Road salt oversight bill passes Senate, stalls in Assembly

By Zachary Matson

Legislation would establish committee to monitor efforts to reduce road salt use

Grant funds in action: New tech helps small towns tackle water pollution problems

By Zachary Matson

An aging wastewater treatment facility in Bolton adopts technology to reduce polluting runoff

water treatment plan

A fair share? Grant programs fall short for the Adirondacks, officials say

By Zachary Matson

Adirondack communities at a disadvantage when competing for state funds, even as state dollars flow into the park

John Ernst at APA meeting.

APA saves accessibility issue for another day

By Zachary Matson

Ernst thanked for service; new board members confirmed by senate

Board members of the Adirondack Park Agency sit at a table

Hochul advances 2 new APA board picks: Scientist, environmental lawyer

By Zachary Matson

Appointment slate includes new terms for current Adirondack Park Agency board members

An inside look into Stillwater Dam

By Zachary Matson

Saranac Lake-based company takes over operations of Stillwater Dam powerhouse, which generates electricity from flows out of Stillwater Reservoir

John Ernst

Park Agency chair John Ernst to retire in June

By Zachary Matson

After nearly 10 years on APA board, John Ernst to retire after June agency meeting

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