By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Council announced several staffing changes on Tuesday, including that Megan Phillips, a senior policy advisor for energy and the environment to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, will become the organization's vice president for … [Read more...] about Cuomo advisor takes post at Adirondack Council
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Adirondack advocates clash over lawsuit’s possible effects on trail work
By Gwendolyn Craig The fate of Adirondack Forest Preserve trees and trails is on the line in an ongoing lawsuit that has divided environmental organizations. Protect the Adirondacks, a nonprofit, sued the state Department of Environmental … [Read more...] about Adirondack advocates clash over lawsuit’s possible effects on trail work
Forest preserve off the table for additional Army training, say ad hoc committee members
By Gwendolyn Craig The U.S. Army at Fort Drum is revising its programmatic environmental assessment for additional training in the Adirondacks region, which will be available for the public’s review at a future date. The Army will avoid forest … [Read more...] about Forest preserve off the table for additional Army training, say ad hoc committee members
For love of wild country
After two decades of advocating for the park, Diane Fish prepares to retire By Leigh Hornbeck Love brought Diane Fish to the Adirondacks.Although she was raised nearby in Bennington, Vermont, and Williamstown, Massachusetts, she didn’t know … [Read more...] about For love of wild country
Fort Drum eyes six potential training sites, some in Adirondack Park
By Gwendolyn Craig The U.S. Army is considering six Adirondack-region sites for training exercises by the Fort Drum-based soldiers and helicopter pilots in the 10th Aviation Brigade and 10th Sustainment Brigade, according to members of an ad hoc … [Read more...] about Fort Drum eyes six potential training sites, some in Adirondack Park
Shuttles, permits, visitor centers are part of latest High Peaks crowds talks
By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park and Catskills saw an impressive number of hikers this year, and with the season winding down, state and local organizations are assessing what to do to manage crowds next year. The flood of new people … [Read more...] about Shuttles, permits, visitor centers are part of latest High Peaks crowds talks