DEC, partners offer rebate to hunters who buy lead-free ammo
By Mike Lynch
Promotion aims to protect scavengers such as bald eagles, which can ingest lead in discarded deer remains
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State defends killing Old Forge black bears
The controversial euthanization of 2 black bear cubs leaves some questioning DEC's wildlife management policies
Adirondack moose population threatened but stable
By Mike Lynch
Giant liver fluke playing big role in deaths
State’s plan to cut 13,000 trees on Lake George’s Prospect Mountain raises ire of environmental group
Protect the Adirondacks says the amount of trees felled would be unconstitutional.
A closer look at black bear euthanizations in the Adirondacks
In the past eight years, the DEC has euthanized 54 black bears in the area that encompasses the Adirondack Park, due to conflicts with humans.
New York evaluates freshwater fish as part of endangered species list update
By Mike Lynch
Draft includes at least 10 species from the Adirondack region whose status may change
State-funded studies to offer blueprint to reduce flood risk
Flood studies underway on Ausable, Boquet rivers will recommend ways to reduce flooding on Adirondack rivers
Great Camp Santanoni’s accessibility pilot program put to the test
Advocate says state must take further action to create ADA-compliant trails on state-owned property with 'Forever Wild' restrictions
State cracks down on Indian Lake cove dock storage
The state is requiring Indian Lake residents and business owners to remove their docks from a cove or face a violation.
Plan to address whiskey fungus complaints in Mineville
WhistlePig Whiskey will wash building exteriors impacted by whiskey fungus within more than triple its original cleaning radius.