By Phil Brown The environmental group Adirondack Wild is questioning the legality of work done this summer on a trail in the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest. David Gibson, one of the founders of the group, contends the state Department of … [Read more...] about Adirondack Wild questions bike trail work in Wilcox Lake Wild Forest
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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
Albany’s rejection of Adirondack conservation bill disappoints environmentalists
By BRANDON LOOMIS Adirondack environmental groups are cheering for a number of legislative accomplishments this session, though they remain without one of their top prizes: a conservation development law. Lawmakers authorized millions of dollars … [Read more...] about Albany’s rejection of Adirondack conservation bill disappoints environmentalists
Groups sue state over snowmobile trail on scenic river
By BRANDON LOOMIS Two environmental organizations are suing the state of New York over a plan to build a snowmobile trail bridge over a central Adirondacks river protected by the state’s wild-and-scenic rivers law. Protect the Adirondacks and … [Read more...] about Groups sue state over snowmobile trail on scenic river
Adirondack Wild founding partner leaves group
Adirondack Wild announced that founding partner Dan Plumley will leave the nonprofit wilderness advocacy group this month and will work as an independent consultant in the Adirondacks. Plumley has worked on park conservation issues since the New … [Read more...] about Adirondack Wild founding partner leaves group
Former Explorer editor to receive wilderness award
Phil Brown, former editor of the Adirondack Explorer, will receive the Paul Schaefer Wilderness Award from Adirondack Wild. Brown will receive the award on November 3 at Adirondack Wild’s annual meeting, which will take place at the Saranac Lake … [Read more...] about Former Explorer editor to receive wilderness award