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Adirondack groups call for more forest preserve funds and rangers

By Gwendolyn Craig

Groups are calling on more investment and forest rangers in the Adirondack Park in the 2022 state budget, despite the state deficit.

Lake George neighbors want to protect crystalline waters when nature calls

By Ry Rivard

“People are going to be peeing in the lake, peeing in the woods."

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Pandemic leads Cuomo’s State of the State, but climate remains a priority

By Gwendolyn Craig

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's four-day State of the State started with the pandemic and $15 billion budget deficit, but the climate got a nod.

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Saranac Lake Marina project back in court

By Gwendolyn Craig

A new lawsuit against APA, DEC and LS Marina is causing delays and could halt Saranac Lake Marina's expansion.

Comments show divide over Lake Luzerne map amendment proposal

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Town of Lake Luzerne’s request to weaken Adirondack Park Agency zoning restrictions on about 104 acres is moving forward.

APA board member Chad Dawson

Q&A with Chad Dawson about resigning from the APA

By Gwendolyn Craig

Chad Dawson spoke with Adirondack Explorer about his growing frustration on the APA board and why he resigned.

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Campfires now OK at Essex Chain Lakes primitive tent sites

By Gwendolyn Craig

Campfires are now allowed at 11 primitive camp sites in the Essex Chain Lakes, and parking will be installed at the old Outer Gooley Club.

DEC, APA ask public what to do at Debar Mountain Complex

By Gwendolyn Craig

The public will have more time to comment on the state’s proposal to tear down an historic Adirondack camp and put up a day-use area.

APA board member Chad Dawson

Chad Dawson announces he will resign from APA board

By Gwendolyn Craig

Chad Dawson announced his resignation to the Adirondack Park Agency on Thursday, highlighting a DEC administration that does what it wants.

Fort Drum eyes six potential training sites, some in Adirondack Park

By Gwendolyn Craig

Fort Drum has formed a stakeholder group to look at six possible locations, some in the Adirondacks, for air- and land-based training.

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