Plenty of exploring to come
Adirondack Explorer turns 25 in 2023
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Some of the big stories Adirondack Explorer will be keeping an eye on in 2023
Adirondack Explorer turns 25 in 2023
Judges weigh argument that state must study lake capacity before approving projects A new legal theory reached the state’s appellate courts in 2022 and could lead to judicial guidance on the state’s responsibility to study Adirondack lakes in more detail before approving development. The idea centers on language in the Adirondack State Land Master Plan…
By Mike Lynch
In 2022, Explorer recreation writers made trips by bike, skis, foot and boat.
By Mike Lynch
Researchers studied moose, wolves and fish in 2022 to learn more about these iconic animals and their chances for survival.
Champlain Hudson Power Express project broke ground this year
Invasive species on both land and water continue to threaten the health of Adirondack ecosystems.
Nearly 60% of New York voters authorized the state to borrow $4.2 billion for an environmental bond act, the first such act since 1996.
The beginning of 2022 ushered in a management turnover at the Adirondack Park Agency.
Adirondack Explorer staffers share what they love about living and working in the Adirondacks.