The familiar shriek of gulls
Ring-billed gulls have a black ring encircling their yellow beak, which makes them easily identifiable, and you have heard their call more times than you could imagine.
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2021 EXPLORED: Invasive species
The endless fight against invasive species continued apace in 2021
Lake George completing $24 million wastewater treatment plant
The system will convert wastewater into treated effluent that will prevent additional nitrates into the lake.
2021 EXPLORED: Snowmobile trails/tree cutting
A nearly eight-year legal battle over snowmobile trails planned for the Adirondack Park ended in May when the state’s highest court ruled they were unconstitutional
2021 EXPLORED: Land acquisitions and protection
By Mike Lynch
Talk swirled around notable parcels, while smaller land tracts went toward improving connectivity
Task force to help shape future of trail work
By Tim Rowland
DEC forms 13-member trail working group in light of landmark tree cutting decision from earlier this year.
2021 EXPLORED: Road salt task force
It took almost the entire year, but the state’s Road Salt Reduction Task Force is finally in place - even if it missed its first deadline along the way.
Understanding algal blooms
By Mike DeSocio
As harmful algal blooms appear in more Adirondack locations, scientists and researchers work to figure out reasons why
Hochul signs invasives transport law
New law enables the establishment of more boat inspection stations in and around the park
Researchers: Smart planning needed to minimize impacts on wildlife
Two Adirondack scientists share best practices for development that minimizes impacts on wildlife