Adirondack Land Trust transfers 17 acres to the state for $525k By Zachary Matson The state in November took ownership of 17 acres on the east shore of Thirteenth Lake in Johnsburg, adding the lake’s last stretch of unprotected shoreline to the … [Read more...] about State takes ownership of last unprotected shoreline on Thirteenth Lake
water quality
Lake George Park Commission nearing septic regulations
Supporters back inspection program to protect water quality By Zachary Matson A proposed septic inspection program on Lake George cleared one of its final hurdles in a recent public hearing where support for new regulations outstripped … [Read more...] about Lake George Park Commission nearing septic regulations
Warm, sunny fall weather produces HABs on Adirondack lakes
First-ever cyanobacteria blooms documented on Lake Colby, Lower Saranac Lake, Moose Pond By Zachary Matson Warm, sunny and calm weather in recent weeks drove the formation of cyanobacteria blooms on lakes and ponds throughout the Adirondacks, … [Read more...] about Warm, sunny fall weather produces HABs on Adirondack lakes
Neighbors’ dispute over septic systems continues in court
Supreme Court upholds APA's permit amendment decision for the last undeveloped lot in Upper Saranac subdivision By Gwendolyn Craig Seven homeowners in a Franklin County subdivision on Upper Saranac Lake are planning to appeal their unsuccessful … [Read more...] about Neighbors’ dispute over septic systems continues in court
No boat left behind
Boat stewards work to ensure smooth transition to mandatory inspections, although staffing remains an issue By Zachary Matson Boat stewards Jim Reynolds and Kevin Kennedy chatted a recent Friday morning with longtime friends and neighbors as … [Read more...] about No boat left behind
Salt reduction panel previews final report
Draft recommendations include improved tracking, new water quality standards, pilot studies By Zachary Matson A state panel focused on road salt use in the Adirondack Park plans to recommend adopting chloride water standards, requiring … [Read more...] about Salt reduction panel previews final report