Claudia Braymer is in line to become executive director By Chloe Bennett Environmental nonprofit Protect the Adirondacks named Claudia Braymer, attorney and Warren County supervisor, as the new deputy director. Braymer is expected to … [Read more...] about Protect the Adirondacks picks environmental lawyer for new deputy director
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Tree cutting policy 2.0: DEC releases draft forest preserve work plan
Draft designed to guide future trail work and other projects; public invited to comment By Gwendolyn Craig In May 2021, the New York State Court of Appeals issued a rare ruling on the state constitution’s language protecting the Adirondack and … [Read more...] about Tree cutting policy 2.0: DEC releases draft forest preserve work plan
Protect the Adirondacks lays groundwork for succession plan
Posting for deputy director promises path to top job By Zachary Matson Protect the Adirondacks, a key nonprofit in Adirondack advocacy, is in the market for a new deputy director with a line on replacing Peter Bauer as the organization’s … [Read more...] about Protect the Adirondacks lays groundwork for succession plan
Will the White Lake quarry project get a hearing?
Court reserves decision on whether quarry mine needs further review By Megan Plete Postol The decision whether to mandate a formal hearing on the White Lake quarry project is on hold, pending a judge’s deliberations. At issue: The Adirondack … [Read more...] about Will the White Lake quarry project get a hearing?
2021 EXPLORED: Snowmobile trails/tree cutting
High court ruled to protect trees on paths A nearly eight-year legal battle over snowmobile trails planned for the Adirondack Park ended in May when the state’s highest court ruled they were unconstitutional, but it did not end … [Read more...] about 2021 EXPLORED: Snowmobile trails/tree cutting
Future of some snowmobile trails remains murky after court decision
By Gwendolyn Craig The fate of Adirondack Park trees and snowmobile trails could come back to court. It has been nearly three months since the state’s highest court ruled some snowmobile trails both built and planned for the Adirondack Park … [Read more...] about Future of some snowmobile trails remains murky after court decision