Inside the Adirondack Fish Hatchery: A lifeline for Atlantic salmon, round whitefish
By Zachary Matson
Adirondack Fish Hatchery plays vital role in species restoration
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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Lake George Association dips into Adirondack Watershed Institute for new leader
By Zachary Matson
Recently named director of Adirondack Watershed Institute, Brendan Wiltse will instead take charge of the Lake George Association
100-year storms through the eye of a culvert
By Zachary Matson
Region's drainage losing the battle against climate change
New director on the ‘never-ending’ fight against invasive species in the Adirondack Park
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
Boquet River Association names new leader
By Zachary Matson
Watershed group looks to ramp up efforts to protect the Boquet River
Reading the river: Field surveys on the Ausable
By Zachary Matson
In his hands-on exploration of the Ausable River, Gary Henry uncovers strategies for effective stream restoration amid changing environments
Mirror Lake progress highlighted at annual salt summit
By Zachary Matson
Key takeaways from Lake George Association's road salt reduction gathering, held this year in Lake Placid
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.
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