Adirondacks region stands out as conservation leader on national biodiversity map By Cayte Bosler Deep red spells doom on a new national map of wild things. The color scale ranges from dark green to blood red based on how much … [Read more...] about A bright spot on a bleak map
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A renewed push to protect wetlands
Gov. Hochul proposal would strengthen protections By Zachary Matson Scientists refer to the large peat bogs in the northwestern Adirondacks, some well over 1,000 acres in size, as “charismatic” due to their critical habitat, vast expanse and … [Read more...] about A renewed push to protect wetlands
State’s environmental conservation budget receives lawmakers’ scrutiny
Climate goals, green energy projects, trail work, High Peaks visitor management among topics brought up during hearing By Gwendolyn Craig Lawmakers grilled state department heads about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed environmental conservation … [Read more...] about State’s environmental conservation budget receives lawmakers’ scrutiny
Representing the Adirondacks at a global climate summit
Wild Center delegation participates in COP26 By Tim Rowland In a raucous convention hall the size of which entirely defies description, a mammoth blue orb representing Planet Earth hangs over the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, … [Read more...] about Representing the Adirondacks at a global climate summit
Campgrounds join list of places to charge electric vehicles
DEC installs charging stations at 2 Adirondack facilities, with more to come By Mike De Socio Two campgrounds in the Adirondacks are now home to electric car charging stations, part of a larger initiative by the state to support electric … [Read more...] about Campgrounds join list of places to charge electric vehicles
Hochul announces Adirondack Park dam project
By Gwendolyn Craig Gov. Kathy Hochul made major environmental announcements on Tuesday, including investment in a nearly century-old Adirondack Park dam and a proposed $4 billion environmental bond act. The $3 billion Restore Mother Nature Bond … [Read more...] about Hochul announces Adirondack Park dam project