Adirondack salt panel takes on weighty task
In its inaugural meeting, members explore possible solutions
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Road salt task force sets inaugural meeting for Feb. 28
Members include water scientists, local highway superintendents, advocacy group leaders, environmental lawyers and government officials.
Scientists collect water data, seek ice observations
Adirondack Watershed Institute, which also collects data on Mirror Lake, hopes that ice fishermen, residents and visitors will contribute to the Adirondack Park’s ever-growing ice record.
Large-scale lakes survey tops scientists’ wish list
A new study of 400+ Adirondack waters would focus on climate change impacts, threats
Group pushes state to undo a snowmobile trail
Protect the Adirondacks is angling to get the state to close certain snowmobile trails in the Adirondack Park.
Groups mobilize to ward off round goby fish invasion
Nature Conservancy calls on governor to keep Champlain Canal lock closed to keep fish from spreading
Ticonderoga to add fourth solar installation
Should all projects come to fruition, Ticonderoga will have installations generating 32.5-megawatts of solar power.
Listening for a nasal call that brings a smile
For reasons I have never understood, the call of nuthatches always makes me smile.
Invasive insects spreading in Adirondack Park
Invasive species known for killing ash and hemlock trees have spread beyond where they were originally discovered in the southern Adirondack Park.
A renewed push to protect wetlands
Conservationists inside and outside the park hope a new focus on wetlands will raise up the important roles they play in flood mitigation, water quality, carbon sequestration and as habitat for plants and animals.