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White Lake

Forestport residents investigate options in efforts to block proposed quarry

By Megan Plete Postol

Adirondack White Lake Association has hired an outside consultant to review application that's currently before the APA, DEC

escaped black bears

Update: Escaped bear returns to Wilmington refuge

By Gwendolyn Craig

Two bears from Adirondack Wildlife Refuge escaped on Thursday, according to the DEC.

summit steward

Bill would require diversity training for state’s tourism workers

By Tim Rowland

would be extended to employees of ORDA, the Department of Environmental Conservation and state contractors who have immediate contact with the public.

gypsy moth caterpillars

Gypsy moth caterpillar invasion: ‘It’s a plague’

By Megan Plete Postol

DEC fields reports from residents across Adirondacks about infestation of gypsy moth caterpillars

trail crew

Trail work faces uncertain summer, as groups await guidance

By Gwendolyn Craig

Court’s ruling leaves towns and trail builders wondering how to proceed

Dominic Jacangelo

Trail promise melts

By James Odato

Blocked snowmobile connectors leave locals feeling swindled

NY unleashes predator bugs to eat hemlock pests

By Gwendolyn Craig

The state is using all of its tools in the toolbox—or in this case, a cooler—to treat the trees on Lake George

AWI stewards

Boat inspections begin as invasive species law awaits strengthening

By Gwendolyn Craig

A law preventing the spread of invasive species is about to sunset, but boat inspectors are still stationed for another summer.

DEC launches campaign to promote stewardship

By Mike Lynch

The goal of the "Love our New York Lands" campaign is to minimize user impacts to natural resources while helping users plan properly for outdoor experiences.

Chad Dawson

‘No data, no science’

By Gwendolyn Craig

APA and DEC announce they are bringing science to the table when it comes to monitoring the impacts of visitor use in the Adirondack Park.

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