By Gwendolyn Craig Hiking trails weren’t the only outdoor recreational activity to see record numbers of people this season. Preliminary boat inspection data shows numbers were up significantly for Lake George, Lake Champlain and many other … [Read more...] about Boat stewards keep hydrilla and more from Adirondack lakes during busy pandemic season
Environment
Climate goals meet green energy in the Adirondacks
Editor's note: This article first appeared in the Sept/Oct 2020 issue of Adirondack Explorer. Click here to subscribe. By Gwendolyn Craig New York’s carbon-slashing ambitions are skyscraper tall, and the forested park that covers one-fifth of … [Read more...] about Climate goals meet green energy in the Adirondacks
Upper Saranac Foundation seeks help in shoring up dam
By Ry Rivard In May 2018, a rush of snowmelt and rain in the forecast put officials in the Village of Saranac Lake on high alert for flooding. The governor declared a state of emergency and thousands of sandbags were readied for action. Within … [Read more...] about Upper Saranac Foundation seeks help in shoring up dam
Green Power, Green Park
Join us for a digital panel discussion of renewable energy projects and potential in the Adirondack Park . About this Event The one-hour discussion will be led by Adirondack Explorer Policy Reporter Gwendolyn Craig with the following … [Read more...] about Green Power, Green Park
Invasive bug found on protected Lake George island
By Gwendolyn Craig Not even the most protected island on Lake George could escape the latest invasive species scourge. Dome Island has hemlock woolly adelgid. The island is within sight of the 250-acre adelgid infestation found on the eastern … [Read more...] about Invasive bug found on protected Lake George island
Adirondackers scratching heads about illegal drive to Marcy Dam
By Tim Rowland When a Jeep Cherokee ended up at Marcy Dam recently, Adirondack advocates, who had felt they were just starting to make progress with educational, leave-no-trace principles, scarcely knew what to say. Somehow, a pair of would-be … [Read more...] about Adirondackers scratching heads about illegal drive to Marcy Dam
