Representing the Adirondacks at a global climate summit
By Tim Rowland
Wild Center delegation of six students and three staff members participates in COP26 UN Climate Change Conference.
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Another harmful algal bloom spotted on Lake George in October
Latest sighting garnered little public attention despite heightened water quality concerns
Taking control of water quality: Lake George targeting wide-reaching septic inspection program
Advocates with an Adirondack-wide interest in water issues hope a new Lake George septic program could inform programs around the region.
Overall, Adirondackers approve right to ‘clean air and water’
While it passed statewide, voters in three Adirondack counties opposed the constitutional 'Green Amendment'
Ticonderoga works to change its mix of water, sewage
By James Odato
Upgrades are stemming overflows into the LaChute River
Feds threaten licensee of ‘high hazard’ Cranberry Lake dam with $600k penalty
Former dam operator pursued after failing to make repairs, allegedly violating license
Bill would bolster ranger pension rules
By Times Union
Supporters believe change will give extra incentive to job seekers
Lawyers, advocates see ‘Green Amendment’ as possible tool for environmental fights
Path forward is uncertain but the new right would alter legal landscape in the state
Authorities: Cover-ups abounded at wildlife refuge
False statements about bear escapes, a stray bobcat, euthanized eagle among violations investigated
Tamarack trees face fresh threats
DEC finds Eastern larch beetles are now attacking healthy trees