By Gwendolyn Craig The state Attorney General’s Office and the Adirondack Park Agency have negotiated a new consent order with a Hudson River retreat owner, who will pay $42,000 for building illegal structures and other APA compliance problems. … [Read more...] about Attorney General and APA settle with Hudson River retreat owner, but compliance remains in question
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Former APA board member Chad Dawson joins Adirondack Wild board
By Gwendolyn Craig Chad Dawson, the Adirondack Park Agency board member who resigned late last year out of frustration with the agency and state Department of Environmental Conservation, has taken a new post in the Adirondacks. Dawson, a … [Read more...] about Former APA board member Chad Dawson joins Adirondack Wild board
New Hinckley Day Use Area campsites, amenities up for public comment
By Gwendolyn Craig The state Department of Environmental Conservation is proposing to revamp a day-use area in the southwestern portion of the Adirondack Park, one that public comments show has been a problem spot for illegal ATV activity and … [Read more...] about New Hinckley Day Use Area campsites, amenities up for public comment
APA approves Inlet cell tower, but questions arise on tower policy
By Gwendolyn Craig There has been a flurry of activity around cell tower permits in the Adirondacks, including one approved Thursday in Hamilton County, but some Adirondack Park Agency board members want to take another look at the agency's tower … [Read more...] about APA approves Inlet cell tower, but questions arise on tower policy
Hinckley day-use area, Lake George stormwater and more on APA docket
By Gwendolyn Craig Lake George stormwater regulations, a North Elba housing development and a cell tower are on the agenda for the Adirondack Park Agency’s upcoming monthly meeting. The board will also consider enforcement action involving a … [Read more...] about Hinckley day-use area, Lake George stormwater and more on APA docket
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