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Indian Lake Stone Dam repairs to begin in October

August 26, 2023

The 126-year-old Indian Lake Stone Dam, one of the state’s “high hazard” dams, is slated for much-needed repairs this fall.

Communities

Community airs rail trail access concerns

By Mike Lynch

August 24, 2023

Access, promotion, and crime were some of the themes at an Adirondack Rail Trail meeting Wednesday evening in Ray Brook.

A sign says "Stop APA no barricade at Eagle Lake boat launch"

Communities

Eagle Lake residents push back against impending boat launch closure

By Gwendolyn Craig

August 17, 2023

APA says regulations provide no other alternatives

Participants speak with experts in an auditorium

Environment

Environmental bond act tour comes to Saranac Lake

By Chloe Bennett

August 11, 2023

State leaders ask for input for priority projects By Chloe Bennett Government leaders on Friday addressed attendees in Saranac Lake on the $4.2 billion bond act intended to protect the state’s environment. Land conservation, job creation, infrastructure investment and other potential projects were central focuses, but economic benefits were also highlighted. “We’re projecting 84,000 jobs…

Environment

Upper Saranac Lake shoreland added to forest preserve

By Mike Lynch

July 20, 2023

The DEC purchased a five-acre parcel on Upper Saranac Lake that was once owned by former regional director Bill Petty.

Environment

State investigating cloudy creek near Barton Mines

By Gwendolyn Craig

July 14, 2023

This story has been updated to include new information provided by the state Department of Environmental Conservation. It also corrects the flow of Thirteenth Brook.

Outdoor Recreation

DEC: Stay out of way of rail-trail construction

By Mike Lynch

May 25, 2023

The trail has been closed to the public this spring for 10 miles from Station Street in Lake Placid to Broadway in Saranac Lake to allow crews to complete their work.