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Adirondack Park chair appointment coming soon?

By Gwendolyn Craig

On its eight-member board, the APA has one vacant position, two board members serving on expired terms and still no chair.

White Lake

Forestport residents investigate options in efforts to block proposed quarry

By Megan Plete Postol

Adirondack White Lake Association has hired an outside consultant to review application that's currently before the APA, DEC

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ORDA office building gets green light from APA

By Gwendolyn Craig

APA signed off on a new office building for the Olympic Regional Development Authority to go up near the former Adirondack Medical Center.

White Lake

Forestport residents rally against granite quarry proposed near White Lake

By Megan Plete Postol

Project representative addresses concerns about noise, traffic

APA to consider new ORDA office building on former hospital site

By Gwendolyn Craig

The proposed three-story building is up for public comment, along with a number of other projects.

Chad Dawson

‘No data, no science’

By Gwendolyn Craig

APA and DEC announce they are bringing science to the table when it comes to monitoring the impacts of visitor use in the Adirondack Park.

fish creek pond campground boat launch

Fish Creek Pond Campground updates open for public comment

By Gwendolyn Craig

The DEC has big plans for its largest campground in the state, although reaction to the proposal has been mixed.

solar panels

Adirondack Park Agency to prepare for more solar

By Gwendolyn Craig

APA board members seek a more systematic approach for approving new large-scale solar project applications.

Renewable energy

Visitor monitoring, solar projects and more on APA agenda

By Gwendolyn Craig

Sweeping issues around solar projects and visitor management are on the docket before Adirondack Park Agency board members this week.

woodward lake

The fight against sprawl

By Gwendolyn Craig

Woodward Lake project’s approval renews calls for smarter subdivision design

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