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Results are in for milfoil-killing herbicide used in Adirondack lakes

By Zachary Matson

Lakes using the herbicide ProcellaCOR find it effective at killing invasive milfoil and more continue to eye its use

DEC plans ‘reclamation’ of Echo Pond, killing fish so others may thrive 

By Zachary Matson

Longstanding practice aims to restore brook trout 

Adirondack Park Lobby Day in 2023 in Albany

Turning point: What 2025 holds for environmental groups in the Adirondacks

By Gwendolyn Craig

Changing of the guard brings new leaders to tackle Adirondack Park challenges

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Trump’s policies impact research and education programs in the North Country

By Mike Lynch

Paul Smith's College and Trudeau Institute leaders concerned about federal funding cuts for science and research

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Essex residents weigh in on solar farm planned for Hickory Hill

By Tim Rowland

Community solar project planned for farm fields along Route 22

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Settling the salt score: AdkAction holds state accountable for lack of progress

By Gwendolyn Craig

Road salt key issue in state transportation budget hearing

Previously unknown historic shipwrecks found

By Zachary Matson

5 takeaways from Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s annual archeology conference

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Bear family death: What really happened in Old Forge 

By Gwendolyn Craig

The last hours of the bear trio known to frequent the hamlet of Old Forge were detailed in an incident report the Explorer received.

Will new state wetlands regulations impact the Adirondacks? 

By Zachary Matson

The Department of Environmental Conservation adopted new wetlands protections for outside the Blue Line. It's not clear if the Adirondack Park Agency will do the same.

Bill McKibben speaks to importance of renewable energy

By Adirondack Explorer

This Q&A featured Bill McKibben, a prominent climate activist, discussing the current state of climate change and renewable energy solutions.

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