Forecast calls for temperatures to continue falling By Mike Lynch The summit of Whiteface Mountain may see its coldest recorded temperature tonight after a polar vortex moved into the region. "That speaks to the cold front and … [Read more...] about Whiteface may see record cold
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The secret side of winter
Animal tracks, signs tell stories of the forest in winter By Tim Rowland Walk through the forest with Elizabeth Lee and you will never look at a forest in the same way again. Cold, frozen and lifeless to the untrained eye, these spartan … [Read more...] about The secret side of winter
Saranac Lake ice palace takes shape
Volunteers forge ahead on annual winter carnival tradition Photos by Tom French Known as the IPW 101 (Ice Palace Workers), the volunteers who build the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival's icy structure each year know their roles without being told. … [Read more...] about Saranac Lake ice palace takes shape
Governor’s budget highlights climate
Hochul’s $227B proposal includes Adirondack projects, $400M Environmental Protection Fund By Gwendolyn Craig Gov. Kathy Hochul presented a $227 billion state budget for 2024 on Wednesday, with sums for climate change mitigation, clean water and … [Read more...] about Governor’s budget highlights climate
Protect the Adirondacks picks environmental lawyer for new deputy director
Claudia Braymer is in line to become executive director By Chloe Bennett Environmental nonprofit Protect the Adirondacks named Claudia Braymer, attorney and Warren County supervisor, as the new deputy director. Braymer is expected to … [Read more...] about Protect the Adirondacks picks environmental lawyer for new deputy director
Lake George Park Commission tries new bid for milfoil herbicide
Applications to state agencies underway, despite pending litigation By Gwendolyn Craig Ongoing litigation over herbicide use in Lake George isn’t stopping the lake’s regulatory body from attempting chemical treatment for Eurasian watermilfoil … [Read more...] about Lake George Park Commission tries new bid for milfoil herbicide