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Ten things we’re keeping our eyes on in 2023

By Tracy Ormsbee

Some of the big stories Adirondack Explorer will be keeping an eye on in 2023

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Plenty of exploring to come

By Tracy Ormsbee

Adirondack Explorer turns 25 in 2023

2022 Explored: Carrying Capacity

By Zachary Matson

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…

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2022 Explored: Outdoor Recreation

By Mike Lynch

In 2022, Explorer recreation writers made trips by bike, skis, foot and boat. 

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2022 Explored: Wildlife

By Mike Lynch

Researchers studied moose, wolves and fish in 2022 to learn more about these iconic animals and their chances for survival.

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2022 Explored: Champlain power line

By Zachary Matson

Champlain Hudson Power Express project broke ground this year

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2022 Explored: Invasive Species

By Zachary Matson

Invasive species on both land and water continue to threaten the health of Adirondack ecosystems. 

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2022 Explored: New York’s environmental bond acts

By Gwendolyn Craig

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.

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2022 Explored: New leaders at the Adirondack Park Agency

By Gwendolyn Craig

The beginning of 2022 ushered in a management turnover at the Adirondack Park Agency.

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Why we work here

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Adirondack Explorer staffers share what they love about living and working in the Adirondacks.

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