Salt in the wells
By Zachary Matson
State opts for bottled water over a fix for Pitcairn residents who have wells contaminated by road salt.
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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Adirondack salt panel takes on weighty task
By Zachary Matson
In its inaugural meeting, members explore possible solutions
Road salt task force sets inaugural meeting for Feb. 28
By Zachary Matson
Members include water scientists, local highway superintendents, advocacy group leaders, environmental lawyers and government officials.
Scientists collect water data, seek ice observations
By Zachary Matson
Adirondack Watershed Institute, which also collects data on Mirror Lake, hopes that ice fishermen, residents and visitors will contribute to the Adirondack Park’s ever-growing ice record.
Large-scale lakes survey tops scientists’ wish list
By Zachary Matson
A new study of 400+ Adirondack waters would focus on climate change impacts, threats
Groups mobilize to ward off round goby fish invasion
By Zachary Matson
Nature Conservancy calls on governor to keep Champlain Canal lock closed to keep fish from spreading
A renewed push to protect wetlands
By Zachary Matson
Conservationists inside and outside the park hope a new focus on wetlands will raise up the important roles they play in flood mitigation, water quality, carbon sequestration and as habitat for plants and animals.
ADK’s next 100 years
By Zachary Matson
Michael Barrett leads organization toward a diverse future
ADK at 100
By Zachary Matson
Trailblazers at Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) helped shape the park and their work continues a century later.
ADK completes purchase of Cascade Ski Center
By Zachary Matson
Jubin family to finish their final ski season