Lake George residents upset over uninspected boat launches
By Zachary Matson
Volunteers document out-of-state boat launches raising concerns about invasive species spread at Million Dollar Beach ramp
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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Upper Saranac Lake marina expansion: Feedback sought on completed plan
By Zachary Matson
Proposal has stirred controversy as marina developers eye second expansion in Saranac Lakes Chain
How preserving land protects Lake George’s waters
By Zachary Matson
State grants will help the Lake George Land Conservancy protect undeveloped property in an effort to protect water resources.
Preserving history: Inside Adirondack Experience’s treasure trove
By Zachary Matson
Step into history with the Adirondack Experience museum's special collections
Museum digitizing renowned Adirondack guideboat collection
By Zachary Matson
The Adirondack Experience Museum is creating a digital archive of the uniquely Adirondack vessel.
Solar eclipse viewing in Adirondacks: Forecast predicts clear skies against odds
By Zachary Matson
Eclipse enthusiasts and hikers warned of backcountry dangers in Adirondack Park as celestial event meets unpredictable April weather
Court questions Adirondack Park Agency’s permit hearing standards
By Zachary Matson
Legal battle over herbicide use in Lake George raises questions about regulatory process
DEC mulls baitfish restrictions to protect brook trout habitat
By Zachary Matson
State considers new strategies for fish population management;
State unveils plan to clean up Lake Champlain
By Zachary Matson
Initiative targets key pollution sources in Lake Champlain Watershed, including agriculture and wastewater, to prevent harmful algal blooms
DEC develops plan for Adirondack lake-dwelling brook trout
By Zachary Matson
Public input sessions scheduled for Old Forge, Warrensburg