The Open Space Institute has purchased 1,200 acres abutting the Hammond Pond Wild Forest in the eastern Adirondacks, with an eye toward selling the land to the state for the Forest Preserve. Located in the town of Moriah, the parcel has five … [Read more...] about OSI protects 1,200 acres in Adirondacks
DEC responds to mountain-biking concerns
In its proposed amendment to the Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest management plan, the state Department of Environmental Conservation sets forth a goal of creating two networks of mountain biking trails just north of Blue Ridge Road—in the southern … [Read more...] about DEC responds to mountain-biking concerns
DEC responds to backcountry skiers’ concerns
Backcountry skiers have long complained that state agencies have given them short shrift when it comes to accommodating their sport in the Forest Preserve. One major complaint is that years ago the state Department of Environmental Conservation … [Read more...] about DEC responds to backcountry skiers’ concerns
DEC responds to climbers’ concerns over access
The state Department of Environmental Conservation has compiled 132 pages of public comments and responses regarding its proposals in the High Peaks Wilderness and Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest. The Adirondack Park Agency is expected to vote on … [Read more...] about DEC responds to climbers’ concerns over access
Protect wants motorboats banned from Weller Pond
Protect the Adirondacks wants motorboats banned from Weller Pond and Little Weller Pond near Middle Saranac Lake. If you agree, you have until Friday to submit comments to the Adirondack Park Agency. In a draft unit management plan (UMP) for the … [Read more...] about Protect wants motorboats banned from Weller Pond
DEC finalizes proposals for High Peaks region
The state Department of Environmental Conservation has finalized its proposed changes to the High Peaks Wilderness and Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest unit management plans, and the Adirondack Park Agency is expected vote on them next week. The … [Read more...] about DEC finalizes proposals for High Peaks region