Hydrilla and other invasives knocking on doors to the Adirondacks
By Zachary Matson
November 17, 2021
AWI stewards inspected over 84,000 boats in the Adirondacks this past summer, looking for invasive plants such as hydrilla
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.
Lake Placid Land Conservancy in talks to merge with Adirondack Land Trust
By Zachary Matson
November 10, 2021
Two land conservation organizations in the Adirondacks initiated merger discussions, officials announced on Wednesday.
Another harmful algal bloom spotted on Lake George in October
By Zachary Matson
November 8, 2021
Latest sighting garnered little public attention despite heightened water quality concerns
Taking control of water quality: Lake George targeting wide-reaching septic inspection program
By Zachary Matson
November 7, 2021
Advocates with an Adirondack-wide interest in water issues hope a new Lake George septic program could inform programs around the region.
Overall, Adirondackers approve right to ‘clean air and water’
By Zachary Matson
November 3, 2021
While it passed statewide, voters in three Adirondack counties opposed the constitutional 'Green Amendment'
Feds threaten licensee of ‘high hazard’ Cranberry Lake dam with $600k penalty
By Zachary Matson
October 29, 2021
Former dam operator pursued after failing to make repairs, allegedly violating license
ADK reaches deal to purchase Cascade Ski Center
By Zachary Matson
October 27, 2021
The Jubin family will continue to operate Cascade Ski Center this winter and Adirondack Mountain Club will assume operations in April.
Lawyers, advocates see ‘Green Amendment’ as possible tool for environmental fights
By Zachary Matson
October 25, 2021
Path forward is uncertain but the new right would alter legal landscape in the state