AdkAction leads networked approach to spreading best practices By Zachary Matson Road managers from around the Adirondacks are mixing brines, piecing together improved equipment and trying to track every pound of salt they drop on roads – even … [Read more...] about Adirondack highway crews tackle road salt reduction
Environment
Teen creates nature activity book to teach kids about Adirondack flora, fauna
By Chloe Bennett Jenna Audlin loves everything about the outdoors. When she’s not at school or working at Paul Smith’s College Butterfly House, Audlin is exploring the Adirondack environment or writing about it. In April, the high school sophomore … [Read more...] about Teen creates nature activity book to teach kids about Adirondack flora, fauna
Lake communities line up for herbicide approval from APA
State appeals ruling that voided Lake George permit as it considers Lake Luzerne plan By Zachary Matson While a plan to use an aquatic herbicide in Lake George instigated a permit-vacating lawsuit, a line of communities across the park is … [Read more...] about Lake communities line up for herbicide approval from APA
Saranac Lake government curbs emissions by 24%
Decline in emissions indicate progress in the state’s Climate Smart program By Chloe Bennett A resolution passed in Saranac Lake five years ago pledged to take at least 10 steps toward a more environmentally sustainable government. At the time, … [Read more...] about Saranac Lake government curbs emissions by 24%
NY dam chief: scores of hazardous dams are out of compliance
Required engineering assessments missing for many Adirondack levees By Zachary Matson Around half of New York’s intermediate hazard dams have failed to meet regulatory requirements adopted more than a decade ago, the state’s dam safety … [Read more...] about NY dam chief: scores of hazardous dams are out of compliance
Building a home for energy efficiency and renewables
Newly formed North Country Clean Energy Hub aims to connect homeowners, communities to energy efficiency, renewable energy programs and incentives By Chloe Bennett An energy transition away from fossil fuels in the U.S. calls for large-scale … [Read more...] about Building a home for energy efficiency and renewables