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APA meeting: Improvements to campgrounds on Fourth Lake, Lincoln Pond move forward despite cost concerns

By Tim Rowland

Agency's online project dashboard tracks proposed headquarters move; state land management plans discussed

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Mark Hall

Commentary: Put Mark Hall on the short list for next Adirondack Park Agency chair

By Contributing Writer

Current board member, Clifton-Fine community leader known for his fairness

Volunteers planting trees along Beaver Brook which feeds the Boquet River, on Ananta Farm in Westport.

Mimicking a dam, without the beavers

By Zachary Matson

Boquet River Association proposes first-of-its-kind approach to Adirondack stream restoration

Barbara Rice, APA Executive Director

Park agency’s top leader cleared in Inspector General investigation

By Zachary Matson

Allegations of wrongdoing on part of Executive Director Barbara Rice found to be ‘unsubstantiated’ 

aerial shot of the whitney estate

Future plans for 36,600-acre Whitney estate may be limited by past decisions

By James Odato

Any development for Whitney Park would require approval of master plan by Adirondack Park Agency

water treatment plan

A fair share? Grant programs fall short for the Adirondacks, officials say

By Zachary Matson

Adirondack communities at a disadvantage when competing for state funds, even as state dollars flow into the park

John Ernst at APA meeting.

APA saves accessibility issue for another day

By Zachary Matson

Ernst thanked for service; new board members confirmed by senate

Board members of the Adirondack Park Agency sit at a table

Hochul advances 2 new APA board picks: Scientist, environmental lawyer

By Zachary Matson

Appointment slate includes new terms for current Adirondack Park Agency board members

John Ernst

Park Agency chair John Ernst to retire in June

By Zachary Matson

After nearly 10 years on APA board, John Ernst to retire after June agency meeting

Minerva Lake surveyed for ProcellaCOR use

Minerva Lake may need ‘spot’ use of ProcellaCOR 

By Zachary Matson

APA staff suggest taking over certain herbicide approvals, bringing fewer to the board

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