State-funded studies to offer blueprint to reduce flood risk
By Zachary Matson
Flood studies underway on Ausable, Boquet rivers will recommend ways to reduce flooding on Adirondack rivers
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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A behind-the-scenes look at the wild revival of Lake Champlain trout
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.
Halving the salt: State tests show promise for reducing use on Adirondack roads
By Zachary Matson
See what's in the report, and what's been left out
From stocking to self-sustaining? The return of Lake Champlain’s trout
By Zachary Matson
Fish and wildlife researchers celebrate unexpected wild lake trout revival
Lake George leaders look to move past herbicide fight
By Zachary Matson
LGA plans to work with Lake George Park Commission on sharing data; will also drop lawsuit over ProcellaCOR use
After ProcellaCOR treatment, northern Adirondack property owners call on state to control invasives in connected lake
By Zachary Matson
Who should be responsible for managing invasive milfoil on Deer River Flow: the state or local property owners?
Judge dismisses defamation suit against Adirondack Explorer, Adirondack Wild
By Zachary Matson
A Franklin County judge dismissed a lawsuit against the Adirondack Explorer and Adirondack Wild alleging libel for a critical ad.
Navigating change: New energy for a group working to revitalize the Boquet River ecosystem
By Zachary Matson
The Boquet River Association is growing a volunteer network committed to restoring a vital waterway and its surrounding habitats.
More Adirondack lakes, communities eligible for septic funds
By Zachary Matson
Dozens more Adirondack lakes qualify under a state septic replacement funding program.
After herbicide use, Lake George divers see desired results
By Zachary Matson
Lake manager says 30-day look at bays treated with ProcellaCOR are showing dead milfoil, green natives