GRB canoe brand to move inside Blue Line
By Zachary Matson
Canoe enthusiast takes over line of racing boats
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.
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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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Efforts to wipe out Little Moose Lake’s smallmouth bass population backfire
By Zachary Matson
Cornell research contains unexpected lessons for managing invasive fish
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
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
APA saves accessibility issue for another day
By Zachary Matson
Ernst thanked for service; new board members confirmed by senate
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
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