By Gwendolyn Craig The state Assembly pulled a constitutional amendment that would have closed an emergency communications gap in Hamilton County after the attorney for a private hunting club said members were “stunned and shocked” over the … [Read more...] about Cathead Mountain constitutional amendment falls through, for now
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Local leaders ‘declare victory’ in funding for Adirondacks
State budget to arrive with Adirondack Park projects, $4.2 billion environmental bond act By Gwendolyn Craig Environmental organizations praised funding for Adirondack Park initiatives, a $4.2 billion environmental bond act and $400 … [Read more...] about Local leaders ‘declare victory’ in funding for Adirondacks
Mapping a vision
Adirondack Council plots journey to improved park management and communities By Mark A. Marchand Building on a 129-year-old promise to protect and nurture the Adirondack Park, the Adirondack Council on Tuesday unveiled a comprehensive roadmap … [Read more...] about Mapping a vision
‘We have a world class park here’
Julia Goren returns to ADK as new deputy director By Mike De Socio Julia Goren, the incoming deputy director of the Adirondack Mountain Club, was not looking for a new job when she got a call from Michael Barrett, the organization's executive … [Read more...] about ‘We have a world class park here’
Aaron Mair leads Adirondack Council’s ‘Forever Adirondacks’ campaign
By Gwendolyn Craig For 36 years, the 57th president of the Sierra Club Aaron Mair has kept his day job separate from his advocacy, but no more. An epidemiologist with state Department of Health, Mair retired this month and is taking a new post … [Read more...] about Aaron Mair leads Adirondack Council’s ‘Forever Adirondacks’ campaign
Adirondack Council calls for widespread septic regulations
By Ry Rivard Local governments across the Adirondack Park should require homeowners to inspect their backyard sewage systems for leaks, environmental activists are arguing. In a new position paper, the Adirondack Council argues that leaking … [Read more...] about Adirondack Council calls for widespread septic regulations