Regulating district pushes for new Conklingville Dam deal
By Zachary Matson
The state agency that controls the Conklingville Dam is pushing for an increased payment from hydropower company
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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What’s in store for Adirondack brook trout?
By Zachary Matson
For some anglers, the search for a trophy brook trout has given way to the search for unique brook trout DNA.
Study: Shorter Adirondack winters coming
By Zachary Matson
Paul Smith’s climate researchers forecast decline of outdoors culture, species disruption
Van Ho looks to make more snow
By Zachary Matson
ORDA seeks permit for significant increase in water withdrawals at Olympic sports complex
No boat left behind
By Zachary Matson
Adirondack Watershed Institute boat stewards continue their education mission as a new boat cleanliness certification law takes effect
Removal of small Reber dam could be big for salmon habitat
By Zachary Matson
The planned removal of a small dam in Reber could improve important habitat for Atlantic salmon and brook trout.
In defense of nature
By Zachary Matson
Students and activists push for the rights of waters such as the St. Lawrence River
Salt reduction panel previews final report
By Zachary Matson
Draft recommendations include improved tracking, new water quality standards, pilot studies
Developer has right to build 7,600-square-foot boathouse, per state agencies
By Zachary Matson
Construction started in 2010 on grandfathered boathouse, but project's permit has since expired
Santa Clara tables vote on marina plans
By Zachary Matson
Proposed marina expansions on Upper Saranac and Lower Saranac lakes have stirred up resistance from neighbors.