By Gwendolyn Craig A fish ladder to help salmon journey up a controversial dam in Plattsburgh and farther along the Saranac River will soon be underway, the state Department of Environmental Conservation announced last week. The $12 million … [Read more...] about DEC: Fish ladder, dam upgrades coming to Imperial Dam
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Whitewater park’s return planned for Saranac Lake
Organizers aim to bring back river feature to attract paddlers By Cal Seeley A whitewater park on the Saranac River will return to downtown Saranac Lake right below the LaPan Memorial Highway bridge. The park, slated for construction in July … [Read more...] about Whitewater park’s return planned for Saranac Lake
Replicating nature
Can DNA research help bring back Champlain salmon? By Mike Lynch Fish biologist Kurt Heim waded through the waist deep Saranac River current as technician Dylan Jennison's feet splashed through the shallows along the shoreline. Each man, … [Read more...] about Replicating nature
Scientists study salmon stocking methods
By Mike Lynch Scientists are taking a new approach in their Atlantic salmon stocking efforts in the Lake Champlain watershed. This fall a crew from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service began netting salmon to collect data about their … [Read more...] about Scientists study salmon stocking methods
A summer spent shoring up the trail
Northern Forest Canoe Trail stewards work on Adirondacks section By Mike Lynch Since graduating from college about a decade ago, 33-year-old Phineas Peake has spent a lot of time exploring the country and maintaining trails. He’s … [Read more...] about A summer spent shoring up the trail