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Al Hicks talks about climate change and wildlife at the Lake George Land Conservancy office in Bolton Landing. Photo by Mike Lynch

Moose don’t have a future in New York, says retired state biologist

By Mike Lynch

Wildlife expert and former DEC biologist Al Hicks shares insights gained over his career

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Efforts to wipe out Little Moose Lake’s smallmouth bass population backfire

By Zachary Matson

Cornell research contains unexpected lessons for managing invasive fish

Snow removal operations in Lake Placid NY which include snow plows from various municipalities, snow roller brushers and shovels, with efforts around MIrror Lake and on Main Street lessening the use of salt to protect water quality. Photo by Nancie Battaglia

Road salt oversight bill passes Senate, stalls in Assembly

By Zachary Matson

Legislation would establish committee to monitor efforts to reduce road salt use

lake trout on lake placid

Big fish, bigger stakes: Lake Placid’s lake trout caught in derby crosshairs

By Brenne Sheehan

Local guides blame out-of-state contest for dwindling giants, but state officials see little threat

Nest rafts help to boost loon populations

By Mike Lynch

The structures can protect nests from rising waters and human disturbances.

Jake Dunkley Nick Rowell

Invasive species prevention: An Adirondack paddler’s guide to clean, drain, and dry protocols 

By Brenne Sheehan

A Pennsylvanian gets schooled on the ways of Adirondack waters

water in buckets in Ticonderoga

Ticonderoga faces federal water shutoff deadline

By Tim Rowland

 Chilson and Eagle Lake residents that depend on Gooseneck Pond water source brace for possible shutoff

Grant funds in action: New tech helps small towns tackle water pollution problems

By Zachary Matson

An aging wastewater treatment facility in Bolton adopts technology to reduce polluting runoff

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The moose that won’t move: DEC closes Goodman Mt. trail after bull moose settles in

By Brenne Sheehan

State officials closed the trail for now, citing safety concerns for both hikers and the animal

Adirondack invasive species primer with expert Brian Greene

By Mike Lynch

Tips for preventing the spread of some troublesome species

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