Do dams belong in places meant to be ‘untrammeled by man?’
Old dams present inherent tension in wilderness areas
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Explorer investigation spotlights safety needs of Adirondack structures
Old dams present inherent tension in wilderness areas
Dams have historically helped create drinking water, power and food. In an era of a warming planet, dams could create havoc.
Sometimes it takes a disaster to get the policy gears in motion
The towns of Dannemora, Bolton, Indian Lake and Chester each own a high hazard dam rated unsound by state inspectors.
Ten high hazard dams are rated 'unsound,' meaning their safety cannot be assured
The first article in an Adirondack Explorer investigation into the conditions of hundreds of dams in the Adirondack Park.
Nearly a decade after DEC commissioner ordered Rainbow Lake dam near Indian Lake removed or repaired, the structure was taken down last year.
Lake association looks to raise repair funds
Hudson River-Black River Regulating District moves toward long-needed repairs