Capital Region native has organized Adirondack initiatives Staff report AdkAction on Wednesday named Sawyer Cresap to be the nonprofit advocacy organization’s new executive director. Cresap, who grew up in the Capital Region, … [Read more...] about AdkAction names Sawyer Cresap new executive director
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AdkAction’s first executive director departs Jan. 31
Brittany Christenson plans to continue to serve on state road salt reduction task force By Zachary Matson Brittany Christenson, the first full-time executive director of AdkAction, on Wednesday announced she would be leaving the leadership post … [Read more...] about AdkAction’s first executive director departs Jan. 31
Helping pollinators
AdkAction’s Pollinator Project spreads awareness through plant sales, community gardens and more By Holly Riddle According to the New York State Pollinator Protection Plan released in 2016, the loss of managed pollinator colonies in the state … [Read more...] about Helping pollinators
State scales back on salt study
By Ry Rivard State lawmakers recently scaled back a study of road salt pollution in the Adirondacks, apparently bowing to concerns that the study could expose the state to liability from residents with unsafe water. Late last year, Gov. Andrew … [Read more...] about State scales back on salt study
AdkAction program boosts access to locally grown produce
By MELISSA HART One of the obstacles people working in public health and local food activism encounter when trying to promote healthy eating is the costs associated with buying fresh produce. Many people recognize the value and … [Read more...] about AdkAction program boosts access to locally grown produce
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