The long wait for forest preserve plans
Nearly a third of state-owned lands in the largest park in the continental U.S. are missing plans for recreation and resource protection.
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State adopts new forest preserve tree-cutting policy
Officials released this week a new policy that will count smaller trees when working on forest preserve projects, among other changes.
Stranded Hudson River rafters rescued via rail bikes
By Tim Rowland
In what appears to be an Adirondack first, 13 Hudson River rafters who had become stranded were rescued late Labor Day evening by four North Creek rail bikes.
Adirondack activists urge release of road salt report
By Tim Rowland
Members of the task force themselves have criticized the state for failing to release the report
DEC considers testing longer stays at Adirondack campground
The DEC is working on ways to thwart campers who skirt its 14-night reservation limit, and one experiment could start in the Adirondack Park.
Indian Lake Stone Dam repairs to begin in October
The 126-year-old Indian Lake Stone Dam, one of the state’s “high hazard” dams, is slated for much-needed repairs this fall.
Community airs rail trail access concerns
By Mike Lynch
Access, promotion, and crime were some of the themes at an Adirondack Rail Trail meeting Wednesday evening in Ray Brook.
Eagle Lake residents push back against impending boat launch closure
APA says regulations provide no other alternatives
Environmental bond act tour comes to Saranac Lake
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…
Upper Saranac Lake shoreland added to forest preserve
By Mike Lynch
The DEC purchased a five-acre parcel on Upper Saranac Lake that was once owned by former regional director Bill Petty.