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Attendees at a public hearing on proposed changes to the State Land Master Plan, Wednesday, Oct. 23 in Wilmington. Photo by Tim Rowland

Updating the blueprint: The ongoing revision of the State Land Master Plan

By Tim Rowland

Key stakeholders emphasize the need for careful amendments to the Adirondack Park's land management policies to protect wilderness areas.

van hoevenberg sports complex

Upgrades proposed at Mount Van Hoevenberg 

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Park Agency is seeking comments on proposed amendments to Mount Van Hoevenberg's management plan.

Barton Mines' residual minerals pile from the former Hooper Mine in the Siamese Ponds Wilderness.

Park agency extends public comment period for Barton Mines expansion proposal

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Park Agency extended its public comment period on Barton Mines' expansion application to Nov. 6.

A stunning fall shot of Rooster Comb and Snow mountains, from reader Prachi Oke.

Adirondack Park policy: Have your say at upcoming hearings

By Gwendolyn Craig

State accepting feedback on proposed updates to State Land Master Plan through Dec. 2

Barton Mines' residual minerals pile from the former Hooper Mine in the Siamese Ponds Wilderness.

Industry in the wilderness: Greater North Creek community rallies support for mine expansion

By Gwendolyn Craig

Critics seeks greater regulation of garnet mine operation near state wilderness area

The Adirondack Park Agency's headquarters in Ray Brook.

One year since a corruption complaint, Inspector General investigation into APA continues

By Gwendolyn Craig

Here’s what we know so far

View from Rattlesnake Knob in the Four Peaks Tract in Jay looking toward the Sentinel Range. Part of the Adirondack Park

Adirondack Park’s comprehensive plan revamp: A shift toward inclusivity, sustainability

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Park Agency got some of its first feedback on proposed changes to its State Land Master Plan on Thursday.

The Adirondack Park Agency's headquarters in Ray Brook.

Adirondack Park Agency to add climate, accessibility updates to State Land Master Plan

By Gwendolyn Craig

Climate, accessibility and visitor use management could be added to the Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan.

schroon lake

APA investigating potential wetlands violations at leased Word of Life property

By Gwendolyn Craig

Investigation address is the site of a Word of Life campground called The Pines

procellacor application in caroga lake

Herbicide application denied in Vermont, approved in New York: A tale of two approaches

By Gwendolyn Craig

Ongoing debate raises questions around ProcellaCOR's use in lakes used for drinking water

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