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lewis missile silo is the proposed site for testing weapons and artillery.

APA continues review of weapons test range in Lewis

By Gwendolyn Craig

The owner of a former Atlas F nuclear missile silo in Lewis is still hoping for APA approval to test-fire military artillery.

DEC considers testing longer stays at Adirondack campground

By Gwendolyn Craig

The DEC is working on ways to thwart campers who skirt its 14-night reservation limit, and one experiment could start in the Adirondack Park. 

leaky dam

Indian Lake Stone Dam repairs to begin in October

By Gwendolyn Craig

The 126-year-old Indian Lake Stone Dam, one of the state’s “high hazard” dams, is slated for much-needed repairs this fall.

fish creek and rollins pond signs

APA classification package would set and “correct” zoning on state lands

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Park Agency is proposing to classify, reclassify and correct zoning on a batch of campgrounds and other state lands.

A sign says "Stop APA no barricade at Eagle Lake boat launch"

Eagle Lake residents push back against impending boat launch closure

By Gwendolyn Craig

APA says regulations provide no other alternatives

Members and staff of the Adirondack Park Agency sit around a table listening to a presentation during the March 16, 2023 meeting in Ray Brook.

Top Adirondack Park Agency counsel to resign

By Gwendolyn Craig

With the APA in the midst of a half dozen or so court cases, including two new suits, its counsel has announced he is resigning.

A screenshot shows a virtual presentation, hosted by Executive Director of the Adirondack Park Agency Barbara Rice, about the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act.

Breaking down the bond act

By Gwendolyn Craig

The state is drafting criteria for spending from the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act.

people at an indoor event in an auditorium

50th anniversary event looks back, forecasts future issues for APA

By Tim Rowland

Conversation at Adirondack History Museum event moved away from past acrimony and dug into nitty-gritty of current community issues

A sign posted on the Adirondack Mountain Club's Cascade Welcome Center indicates the state Environmental Protection Fund helped pay for the acquisition. Those funds, however, have not been disbursed and may not be, due to disagreement between ADK and the state over a conservation easement.

ADK $500K welcome center grant in limbo

By Gwendolyn Craig

ADK is no longer sure it will accept a $500,000 grant after the state's terms grew to more than the club had bargained for when it applied.

A rendering shows the Paul Smith's Power and Light Building at 1-3 Main St. in the village of Saranac Lake as the Adirondack Park Agency's new headquarters. The agency would build a 19,000-square-foot addition behind it and a new parking lot.

Survey reveals APA staff oppose potential move to Saranac Lake

By Gwendolyn Craig

APA staff largely do not want their offices moved to the village of Saranac Lake, according to a survey obtained by the Explorer.

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