DEC launches initiative to tackle High Peaks issues
By Mike Lynch
A new task force has been formed to take on issues related to high use in the High Peaks region, the state Department of Environmental Conservation announced Thursday.
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DEC backcountry advisory still in effect
By Mike Lynch
The state Department of Environmental Conservation announced Tuesday that there is still a backcountry advisory as the DEC continues to asses damages from the recent Halloween storm. The storm caused widespread flooding and wind damage in the Adirondacks. The storm washed out many local and state roads and bridges. In addition, backcountry trails throughout the…
DEC says to avoid trails and summits this weekend
By Mike Lynch
The state Department of Environmental Conservation is advising the public to avoid backcountry trails and summits throughout the Adirondack region for the duration of the weekend.
Judge stays construction of Cedar River bridge
The ruling last week by state Supreme Court Judge Robert Muller comes in the lawsuit that Protect the Adirondack and Adirondack Wild have against the state Department of Environmental Conservation.
State and Protect disagree on tree-cutting limits
By Phil Brown
In July, the Appellate Division of State Supreme Court agreed with Protect the Adirondacks that the number of trees cut for community connectors is excessive, violating Article 14, the clause of the state constitution mandating that the preserve “shall be forever kept as wild forest lands.”
State to update trout management plan
By Ben Westcott
The plan will be largely informed by a series of 16 public meetings that were held across New York State in 2017, in which trout anglers discussed stream management policy with DEC representatives.
Garden parking lot to open Friday
By Mike Lynch
A key gateway to the High Peaks will reopen to motor vehicles on Friday. The popular Garden parking lot in Keene Valley has been closed since the spring due to a bridge replacement project on Johns Brook Lane.
Speed limit declines for holiday weekend
By Ben Westcott
Columbus Day weekend, which coincides with Canadian Thanksgiving and fall foliage season, traditionally sees a lot of traffic.
Forest rangers rescue hikers on Little Porter, Shelving Rock and elsewhere
By Mike Lynch
The following are forest ranger actions from August 12-18. The information is provided by the state Department of Environmental Conservation. Town of Keene Essex County Wilderness Rescue: On August 12 at 12:11 p.m., DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a man reporting that his wife had a non-weight bearing ankle injury on the side…
Garden parking lot to remain closed until late September
By Mike Lynch
The Garden parking lot in Keene Valley will remain closed until at least late September.