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Communities getting ‘smart’ on climate change

By Cayte Bosler

Local volunteer task forces help the state move ahead on climate goals

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Brenda Valentine: the community advocate every town needs

By Izania Gonzalez

One woman’s retirement has become over 15 years of dedication to Indian Lake

Moderating short-term rentals

By Izania Gonzalez

How other regions can serve as models for Adirondack communities 

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Where are the likely locations for solar arrays?

By Gwendolyn Craig

Scenic Hudson has built a mapping tool to help municipalities with siting large-scale solar projects. It could be used in the Adirondacks.

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Fighting food insecurity with CSA shares

By Izania Gonzalez

AdkAction invests in food programs 

46ers women’s trail work weekend

By Mike Lynch

Adirondack 46ers trailmaster Mary Lamb and president Laurie Rankin talk about a July trail work weekend for women. The crew repaired three bridges in the Hoffman Notch Wilderness the first day, then visited trails near Elk Lake the next day. (Only the first day is featured in this video. Read the September issue to learn…

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Local food access slow to reach full potential

By Izania Gonzalez

Farmers markets gain ground in offering SNAP access, but participation rate remains low

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‘Long-time coming:’ DEC puts call out for consultants to help form High Peaks visitor management strategy

By Gwendolyn Craig

Bids sought on determining 'carrying capacity' on select forest preserve lands

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Family spearheads Fulton Chain cleanup

By Jamie Organski

Second annual Maintain the Chain event invites all to pitch in during Adirondack Water Week

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Advocates urge action for Adirondack Rail Trail

By Chloe Bennett

ARTA plans to hire executive director; OSI applies for grant for trailhead development

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