By Ry Rivard In a troubling sign for one of America's most storied and pristine lakes, harmful bacteria have floated atop parts of Lake George over several days. For years, residents and regulators around the historic resort destination, known … [Read more...] about Lake George, Mirror Lake suffer algal blooms
Climate Change
NY advisory group considers forest role in fighting climate change
By Gwendolyn Craig An advisory panel to New York's Climate Action Council is considering how forests, forestry and harvested wood products could play a role in meeting the state’s climate goals. A broad discussion on Monday could be the jumping … [Read more...] about NY advisory group considers forest role in fighting climate change
Saranac Lake joins New York’s growing list of “Climate Smart Communities”
By Brandon Loomis Saranac Lake celebrated its “bronze-level” certification as one of New York’s 62 Climate Smart Communities on Thursday. In the Adirondack region, Saranac Lake joins Warren County and Lake George in receiving that bronze-level … [Read more...] about Saranac Lake joins New York’s growing list of “Climate Smart Communities”
New threats bring call for fresh look at Adirondack lakes
Changes lead researchers to seek new survey of park waters By Ry Rivard As climate change ripples across the Adirondacks, researchers and activists are worried they don’t know what warming water is doing to fish in the region’s thousands of … [Read more...] about New threats bring call for fresh look at Adirondack lakes
State pauses brook trout stocking to study acid rain recovery
By Francesca Krempa New York State won’t stock brook trout in 13 unnamed ponds throughout the Adirondack Park in 2020 and 2021 so biologists can study the resilience of wild fish swimming in those waters. After tracking improvements in water … [Read more...] about State pauses brook trout stocking to study acid rain recovery
Chargers, wetlands and adaptation make Warren County “Climate Smart”
By Francesca Krempa Warren County’s efforts to become more climate friendly are paying off. After pledging to reduce the area’s greenhouse emissions and create a climate-action plan, the county was recently named an official “Certified Bronze … [Read more...] about Chargers, wetlands and adaptation make Warren County “Climate Smart”