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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.

All Stories by Zachary Matson

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

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.

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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

milfoil in lake george

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?

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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

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