Harmful algal bloom crops up on Lake George
Harmful algal blooms confirmed for the southern end of Lake George, portions of Lake Champlain.
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Lake George Park Commission convenes septic system committee
Local governments in the Lake George basin, have been under more pressure to address leaking septic systems that could be impacting water quality.
The battle against Lake George beach closures
By Kris Parker
A series of beach closures has sparked an intensive search for the origin of contamination
Stakeholders speak out against proposed White Lake quarry
APA confirms permit application is complete and under review
Timber rattlers: Shy, threatened, essential
A timber rattlesnake expert gives a description of a usually elusive creature that has long played a role in the park's ecosystem, and is protected by state law.
Talking trash: Communities face garbage double bind
No landfills remain in the Adirondack Park, yet counties face rising costs for hauling waste
Tick-borne anaplasmosis on the rise in Warren County
By Kris Parker
By Kris Parker Health officials in Warren County have issued a public warning after a surge in cases of anaplasmosis, a rare disease carried by ticks. In a press release distributed this week, Warren County Health Services reported a four-fold increase in cases of anaplasmosis, a disease caused by bacteria transmitted through tick bites. Anaplasmosis,…
Renewable energy research uses Lake George as lab
A research project kicking off on Lake George and two other New York lakes could help the United States further its renewable energy goals.
Rattlesnake sightings on the rise in the Champlain Valley
By Tim Rowland
A rash of recent timber rattlesnake sightings has Essex residents on guard and wondering what's causing it.
Update: Escaped bear returns to Wilmington refuge
Two bears from Adirondack Wildlife Refuge escaped on Thursday, according to the DEC.