
HABs alert: How Lake Champlain volunteers monitor harmful algal blooms
Beach closures impacts both sides of lake
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By Times Union
Despite doubling licenses since 2019 to 2,252 volunteers, experienced rehabilitators work longer hours with more rescue calls
Beach closures impacts both sides of lake
Environmental writer Bill McKibben makes the case for renewable energy transition in his latest book about solar power's potential to combat climate change
By Mike Lynch
$3.8 million Pilot Knob purchase protects prominent mountaintop from development
By Mike Lynch
Trail closure continues as DEC studies the area to evaluate moose's range and foraging habits
Boquet River Association proposes first-of-its-kind approach to Adirondack stream restoration
By Rick Karlin
Canadian wildfires contribute to ongoing air quality alerts
Bill McKibben sees solar power as the key to bypassing federal gridlock and empowering communities to break free from fossil fuel dependence
Just how much cooler is the Adirondack Park than sweltering New York City?
By Mike Lynch
Local program helps households and businesses navigate the complex world of grants to reduce heating costs and environmental impact