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.

All Stories by Zachary Matson

Ticonderoga water issues bubble up in supervisor election

By Zachary Matson

Challenger to incumbent supervisor suing town over plan to discontinue pond source

Lake George Waterkeeper: State road salt pilot resulted in more salt use

By Zachary Matson

While trucks were spreading less salt per mile, trip frequencies increased, monitors say

AdkAction rolls out PSA, awareness campaign on salt use

By Zachary Matson

The campaign includes info on best practices, salt use background and resources to get involved.

addlers make their way down the Saranac River near the village of Saranac Lake on Saturday morning. Photo by Gerald Lynch

Weekend storm dumps rain across Adirondacks

By Zachary Matson

Rainfall between Friday night and Sunday morning topped five inches at multiple sites in Clinton and Essex counties, including Bloomingdale, Port Henry and Harkness.

State officials pledge progress on road salt use

By Zachary Matson

Some audience members pressed for more details about the state’s long-term commitment to demonstrating reduced salt use, calling for greater urgency.

Annual road salt summit follows release of task force report

By Zachary Matson

The annual summit, celebrating its eighth year, brings together road crews, water scientists and advocacy organizations interested in new approaches to winter road management.