Environmentalists want lynx, cougars, wolves added to New York’s wildlife action plan
By Mike Lynch
Environmentalists say state should plan for return of apex predators.
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Inside Elizabethtown’s 60-year journey to a public sewer system
By Tim Rowland
Has the time finally come for this small Adirondack community to build wastewater infrastructure?
Braving snow and cold, student workers help maintain trails
By Tom French
The Student Conservation Association's winter trail work session is underway
Flooding reveals infrastructure risks in warming world
In 2024 the focus of local leaders and Adirondack Park advocates continued to focus on the growing threat of torrential rain and flooding
Whiskey fungus in Mineville: How community concerns and state actions unfolded in 2024
Exploring the impact of mold-like fungus on buildings near WhistlePig distillery
From bear incidents to butterfly protections: 2024’s wildlife stories
By Mike Lynch
Tragic bear incident sparked community concerns about wildlife interactions
Hochul signs $75B climate superfund bill targeting oil companies
By Times Union
Climate superfund law was a top climate priority this year.
ProcellaCOR herbicide use expanded to more Adirondack waters in 2024
Lake George sees first chemical management of invasive plants as herbicide use grows across Adirondack waters
Adirondack communities receive funding for dam repairs, water quality improvements
State grants to fund dam repairs, cover salt piles, restore historic Adirondack building and upgrade wastewater plants
Federal grant fuels study to enhance wildlife safety on NY roads
By Mike Lynch
The state Department of Transportation has received a federal grant for a two-part study to look at ways to reduce wildlife-vehicle accidents and improve habitat connectivity.