Late spending plan will fund lake research, visitor management, dam work and more By Gwendolyn Craig Adirondack Park projects involving climate education, visitor management, lake surveys and more will get a sliver of the state’s $229 billion … [Read more...] about Environmental Protection Fund for the win: Adirondack projects make the state budget
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Governor’s budget highlights climate
Hochul’s $227B proposal includes Adirondack projects, $400M Environmental Protection Fund By Gwendolyn Craig Gov. Kathy Hochul presented a $227 billion state budget for 2024 on Wednesday, with sums for climate change mitigation, clean water and … [Read more...] about Governor’s budget highlights climate
Budget wins for the forest preserve, environment
State budget includes $8M for Adirondacks, Catskills visitor safety and wilderness By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondacks and Catskills are slated for $8 million for visitor safety and wilderness protection in the $220 billion state budget … [Read more...] about Budget wins for the forest preserve, environment
Local leaders ‘declare victory’ in funding for Adirondacks
State budget to arrive with Adirondack Park projects, $4.2 billion environmental bond act By Gwendolyn Craig Environmental organizations praised funding for Adirondack Park initiatives, a $4.2 billion environmental bond act and $400 … [Read more...] about Local leaders ‘declare victory’ in funding for Adirondacks
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
Ranger staffing forecast gets mixed reaction
Union reps: Hiring plans could be offset by looming retirements By Gwendolyn Craig The number of forest rangers could increase this year, New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation commissioner testified Tuesday although union … [Read more...] about Ranger staffing forecast gets mixed reaction