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Fish Creek Pond Campground updates open for public comment

May 18, 2021 9 Comments

By Gwendolyn Craig The state Department of Environmental Conservation has big plans for its largest campground in the state, and the public has another chance to weigh in. Franklin County’s Fish Creek Pond Campground in the Town of Santa Clara … [Read more...] about Fish Creek Pond Campground updates open for public comment

Visitor monitoring, solar projects and more on APA agenda

May 11, 2021 Leave a Comment

By Gwendolyn Craig Sweeping issues around solar projects and visitor management are on the docket before Adirondack Park Agency board members this week.. The presentations come at a time when the APA has approved a handful of large-scale solar … [Read more...] about Visitor monitoring, solar projects and more on APA agenda

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The Call of the Loon

In March, the New York State High Peaks Wilderness Overuse Advisory Group issued final recommendations calling for immediate actions to manage overuse to preserve wilderness and protect public safety in the Adirondack High Peaks Wilderness Area. Created in 2019, this group was comprised of state agency appointees, local businesses, local government, wilderness experts, and tourism organizations. The Council’s former Deputy Director Rocci Aguirre and staff from the Adirondack Mountain Club were members. The Council applauds actions that have already been taken to enact some of these recommendations and urges continued efforts........Read more.

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