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Developer is confident in proposed Jay resort

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Florida developer of a proposed resort in Jay sees no obstacles to creating the residential community, he told the Adirondack Explorer.

Lyme Timber Co. lands

APA approves 824-acre timber harvest in Hamilton County

By Gwendolyn Craig

The APA approved 824 acres of timber harvesting in the Perkins Clearing Tract, lands owned by Lyme Timber Co. in the Town of Lake Pleasant.

Benson Mines solar project current conditions

APA approves 20-megawatt solar array in Clifton

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondacks is one step closer to hosting the state’s first “build ready” solar project and the largest in the park.

Benson Mines aerial of solar project site

Largest Adirondack solar project to date goes before APA

By Gwendolyn Craig

Array of 62,000 panels would be installed near former Superfund site

Unconventional Concepts

Adirondack Council: Prohibit private weapons testing in Adirondacks 

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Council is calling on the APA to hold a hearing and create a policy against private party military weapons testing in the park.

Upper Saranac Lake boater.

Neighbors’ dispute over septic systems continues in court

By Gwendolyn Craig

Homeowners in a Franklin County subdivision plan to appeal their unsuccessful lawsuit against the Adirondack Park Agency

solar panels

Where are the likely locations for solar arrays?

By Gwendolyn Craig

Scenic Hudson has built a mapping tool to help municipalities with siting large-scale solar projects. It could be used in the Adirondacks.

central High Peaks map

‘Long-time coming:’ DEC puts call out for consultants to help form High Peaks visitor management strategy

By Gwendolyn Craig

Bids sought on determining 'carrying capacity' on select forest preserve lands

adirondack rail trail

Public invited to weigh in on rail trail, impact on wetlands

By Gwendolyn Craig

APA accepting comments on this, two other projects until Aug. 4

Woodsmoke Boathouses

Developer has right to build 7,600-square-foot boathouse, per state agencies

By Zachary Matson

Construction started in 2010 on grandfathered boathouse, but project's permit has since expired

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