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When it comes to wild forest, how many roads are too many?

By Gwendolyn Craig

The APA must decide what constitutes a road and what is considered a “material increase” of roads in wild forest lands.

Adirondack Park Agency approves sixth solar project in Ticonderoga

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Park Agency approved the sixth large-scale solar facility in the Town of Ticonderoga. A hearing is set for June 2.

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APA approves Inlet communications towers, Crown Point solar project

By Gwendolyn Craig

Better communications service is coming to the Town of Inlet, something more than 200 commenters said is much needed.

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Lake George to move ahead in battle against milfoil

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Park Agency on Thursday approved 6-4 a controversial plan to apply an herbicide to two infestations of invasive Eurasian milfoil.

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Solar arrays, cell tower challenge APA

By Gwendolyn Craig

Board members voice concerns about aesthetics, impacts

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ORDA highlights support for Whiteface trail expansion plan

By Gwendolyn Craig

Proposal adding and widening ski trails at Whiteface Mountain heads to Adirondack Park Agency public comment.

Ticonderoga solar

Ticonderoga to add fourth solar installation

By Gwendolyn Craig

Should all projects come to fruition, Ticonderoga will have installations generating 32.5-megawatts of solar power.

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APA approves White Lake quarry project, with some conditions

By Gwendolyn Craig

Residents opposing project mull options going forward

Terry DeFranco Martino

Top APA officer retiring

By Gwendolyn Craig

Martino’s 12-year run as Adirondack Park Agency's top administrator coming to an end

megan phillips picked for road salt task force

Adirondack Park Agency recruits Adirondack Council leader for key post

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Park Agency announced new hires including Megan Phillips, current vice president of conservation at the Adirondack Council.

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