Inside Elizabethtown’s 60-year journey to a public sewer system
By Tim Rowland
Has the time finally come for this small Adirondack community to build wastewater infrastructure?
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Turning a former Stewart’s into a community space
By Mike Lynch
Adirondack communities come up with new ways to support residents during severe weather
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Flooding reveals infrastructure risks in warming world
In 2024 the focus of local leaders and Adirondack Park advocates continued to focus on the growing threat of torrential rain and flooding
100-year storms through the eye of a culvert
Region's drainage losing the battle against climate change
Wandering Wanakena: A town known for its iconic footbridge
By Tom French
Once a bustling mill town, Wanakena continues to make a name for itself
Lawmakers double down on clean water funding
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle shared frustrations with the governor’s $250 million clean water cut.
Newcomb snowmobiling back on track
By Tim Rowland
Community replaces bridges, culverts that were damaged in July storms
Taking Stock of Housing: Infrastructure woes limit growth
By Tim Rowland
What's missing from the housing equation? Infrastructure, such as public sewer systems. And although the price tag is more than small towns can afford, grants are often out of reach
Following the funding for water projects
In the Adirondacks, most sewer and water districts are small operations, serving at most a few thousand people. But the water projects cost millions.
Ticonderoga works to change its mix of water, sewage
By James Odato
Upgrades are stemming overflows into the LaChute River