Bear family death: What really happened in Old Forge
The last hours of the bear trio known to frequent the hamlet of Old Forge were detailed in an incident report the Explorer received.
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Two separate fatalities reported this week in the Adirondacks
From NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's weekly forest ranger report. Two unrelated deaths occurred in the park this week.
Will new state wetlands regulations impact the Adirondacks?
The Department of Environmental Conservation adopted new wetlands protections for outside the Blue Line. It's not clear if the Adirondack Park Agency will do the same.
Who’s using the most water in the Adirondack Park?
The Adirondack Park's permitted water users pump around 12 billion gallons of water a year.
Avian flu: DEC urges public to report suspected cases
By Mike Lynch
Biologists looking to track cases to find out where it is on the landscape.
Adirondack groups push for funding amid Hochul’s budget cuts
At state environmental conservation and energy budget hearing, groups seek more support of Adirondack Park initiatives.
Lawmakers have turn questioning New York’s environmental spending priorities
Hochul administration faces legislative scrutiny on climate, water infrastructure funding, among other issues
State expands Cranberry Lake Wild Forest: What it means for canoeists, kayakers
By Phil Brown
New 965-acre state acquisition will enhance Oswegatchie River access for paddlers
One injured after a snowmobile accident near Sacandaga Lake
From NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's weekly forest ranger report. One injured by snowmobile near Sacandaga Lake.
NYS adds 965 acres near Cranberry Lake to Adirondack Forest Preserve
By Mike Lynch
The $870K purchase contributes to state conservation goals