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Adirondack forests can be model as ‘environmental engine’

By Tim Rowland

Researchers study the role older, larger trees play in carbon sequestration

Hard-earned lessons to improve dam safety

By Zachary Matson

Sometimes it takes a disaster to get the policy gears in motion

electric vehicle charger

Electric vehicle owners to get more places to charge up in the Adirondacks

By Chloe Bennett

New York state announces multi-million dollar investments in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, including Adirondack locations 

How many hikers is too many?

By Mike Lynch

A new process for dealing with High Peaks visitor use was outlined in a public meeting in Saranac Lake Tuesday.

road salt task force

Paul Smith’s leader warns of possible layoffs

By James Odato

PSC President Dan Kelting points to low enrollment

rainbow lake dam

DEC vs. Jason Roberts

By Zachary Matson

Nearly a decade after DEC commissioner ordered Rainbow Lake dam near Indian Lake removed or repaired, the structure was taken down last year.

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Navigating Garnet Lake

By Zachary Matson

Lake association looks to raise repair funds

indian lake dam

Indian Lake Stone Dam’s ‘slight leaks’

By Zachary Matson

Hudson River-Black River Regulating District moves toward long-needed repairs

25-lb table map taken from Poke-O-Moonshine fire tower

By Mike Lynch

Table map with glass cover believed to have been taken in early April

whiteface ski resort

State-run ski centers see record visits

By Times Union

ORDA facilities, which include three ski centers: Whiteface, Belleayre and Gore, saw more than a million visitors this past fiscal year

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