Who’s using the most water in the Adirondack Park?
By Zachary Matson
The Adirondack Park's permitted water users pump around 12 billion gallons of water a year.
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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Feds: Vermont failing its duty to protect Lake Champlain
By Zachary Matson
The federal Environmental Protection Agency is pushing Vermont to do more to control runoff from dairy farms impacting Lake Champlain
APA approves planned upgrades to Mt. Van Ho sliding track, mountain bike course
By Zachary Matson
Adirondack Park Agency commissioners approved upgrades to the Mount Van Hoevenberg sliding track and new mountain biking course
Flooding reveals infrastructure risks in warming world
By Zachary Matson
In 2024 the focus of local leaders and Adirondack Park advocates continued to focus on the growing threat of torrential rain and flooding
ProcellaCOR herbicide use expanded to more Adirondack waters in 2024
By Zachary Matson
Lake George sees first chemical management of invasive plants as herbicide use grows across Adirondack waters
Adirondack communities receive funding for dam repairs, water quality improvements
By Zachary Matson
State grants to fund dam repairs, cover salt piles, restore historic Adirondack building and upgrade wastewater plants
Champlain ferry company looks to update marinas it bought this summer
By Zachary Matson
Public invited to comment on Lake Champlain Transportation Co. plans for $1.4M marina overhaul
New leadership coming to Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation
By Zachary Matson
Founder shifts to science role as organization welcomes new director
Land deal connects protected areas in Lake George’s north basin
By Zachary Matson
The Lake George Land Conservancy with recent purchases in the lake's north basin connected two of its longstanding preserves
Inside the Adirondack Fish Hatchery: A lifeline for Atlantic salmon, round whitefish
By Zachary Matson
Adirondack Fish Hatchery plays vital role in species restoration