By Zachary Matson Climate scientist Curt Stager joined the Adirondack Explorer for a virtual discussion in October. Edited for length and clarity, here are highpoints. It just hit me that this is not just a compilation of 30 years of … [Read more...] about Ask a Scientist: Climate research
North Country projects get grants in disputed federal budget
Stefanik scores money for district in spending bill she called ‘reckless’ By Zachary Matson A handful of North Country infrastructure and environmental projects received funding in a massive federal spending bill approved in the … [Read more...] about North Country projects get grants in disputed federal budget
Contract extension buys more time for Conklingville Dam deal
Hydro operator, state agency negotiating cost of access to water flows By Zachary Matson Negotiations over a new operating agreement at the Conklingville Dam will go on for at least six more months after a hydropower operator and state … [Read more...] about Contract extension buys more time for Conklingville Dam deal
2022 Explored: Carrying Capacity
Judges weigh argument that state must study lake capacity before approving projects A new legal theory reached the state’s appellate courts in 2022 and could lead to judicial guidance on the state’s responsibility to study Adirondack lakes in more … [Read more...] about 2022 Explored: Carrying Capacity
2022 Explored: Champlain power line
Champlain Hudson Power Express cable to transport electricity under lake on way to NYC A major transmission line that will send energy under Lake Champlain from massive Canadian reservoirs to New York City broke ground in 2022. The … [Read more...] about 2022 Explored: Champlain power line
2022 Explored: Invasive Species
Invaders continue to threaten Adirondacks Invasive species on both land and water continue to threaten the health of Adirondack ecosystems. After The Nature Conservancy and others urged the state to shutter access to the canal system, … [Read more...] about 2022 Explored: Invasive Species