By Gwendolyn Craig Michael Barrett’s backstory might sound like that of a character in an action-packed suspense novel—former public defender, U.S. Army foreign language interrogator, official serving under the scandal-ridden former New York … [Read more...] about Meet Michael Barrett, the Adirondack Mountain Club’s new executive director
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‘Synonymous with ADK’
Retiring ADK chief Neil Woodworth's 30-year mission to protect the park By TIM ROWLAND The best time to have been an Adirondack tourist was perhaps in the latter part of the 19th century, when hotels were going up, wholesale swaths of … [Read more...] about ‘Synonymous with ADK’
Northeast mountain stewards share ideas, research
By MIKE LYNCH The impacts of recreation on wilderness and mountainous ecosystems isn't an issue unique to the Adirondack High Peaks. It's one that land managers and stewards across the Northeast have been dealing with for decades. With that in … [Read more...] about Northeast mountain stewards share ideas, research
Boat inspectors ramp up battle against invasive species
By SARA RUBERG Nate Brault was impelled to protect the Adirondacks from aquatic invasive species, for his family’s sake. His junior year of high school, Brault joined the Paul Smith’s College Adirondack Watershed Institute stewardship program. … [Read more...] about Boat inspectors ramp up battle against invasive species
The park’s watchdogs: A guide to Adirondack environmental groups
Who watches out for the Adirondack Park, and how do these organizations differ from one another? A new group--Adirondack Wilderness Advocates--is seeking nonprofit status, raising the question of what niche it and several other Adirondack groups … [Read more...] about The park’s watchdogs: A guide to Adirondack environmental groups
Iowa Pacific seeks to sell Tahawus rail line
By Michael Virtanen Owners of a thirty-mile rail line in the central Adirondacks who sparked controversy by storing dozens of empty tank cars on the tracks say they’re losing money and want to get out. Iowa Pacific Holdings President Ed Ellis … [Read more...] about Iowa Pacific seeks to sell Tahawus rail line
