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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.
By Zachary Matson
Brian Greene discusses the challenges facing Adirondack Park as it loses its natural defenses against invasive species, emphasizing the role of herbicides in future conservation efforts
By Zachary Matson
Watershed group looks to ramp up efforts to protect the Boquet River
By Zachary Matson
In his hands-on exploration of the Ausable River, Gary Henry uncovers strategies for effective stream restoration amid changing environments
By Zachary Matson
Key takeaways from Lake George Association's road salt reduction gathering, held this year in Lake Placid
By Zachary Matson
Flood studies underway on Ausable, Boquet rivers will recommend ways to reduce flooding on Adirondack rivers
By Zachary Matson
Scientists, fisheries managers keep watchful eye of growing success of lake trout recovery. Here's a look at how they do it.
By Zachary Matson
See what's in the report, and what's been left out
By Zachary Matson
Fish and wildlife researchers celebrate unexpected wild lake trout revival
By Zachary Matson
LGA plans to work with Lake George Park Commission on sharing data; will also drop lawsuit over ProcellaCOR use
By Zachary Matson
Who should be responsible for managing invasive milfoil on Deer River Flow: the state or local property owners?