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climate smart communities

Communities getting ‘smart’ on climate change

By Cayte Bosler

Local volunteer task forces help the state move ahead on climate goals

Schumer announces $2M for projects in Warren, Washington, Essex counties

By Gwendolyn Craig

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer announced over $2 million in economic development projects in Warren, Washington and Essex counties.

OSI Warren County land purchase

Piecing the puzzle: OSI deepens connections between Saratoga County, Adirondacks

By Mike Lynch

Lake Luzerne acquisition creates corridor linking Moreau Lake park to Ralph Road State Forest

tank cars

Should state buy the Tahawus rail line?

By Phil Brown

The controversy over the use of a thirty-mile rail line in the central Adirondacks got a lot more interesting in recent weeks. The railroad that has been storing empty tank cars on the line–to the consternation of state and local officials–now wants out. Ed Ellis, president of Iowa Pacific Holdings, told Warren County supervisors in…

Tank Cars Stored Near Opalescent And Boreas

By Phil Brown

In flight over rail line, Protect the Adirondacks spots tank cars being stored in three locations.

Aerial Photo Shows Tanker Cars Near Boreas River

By Phil Brown

Last week, Iowa Pacific Holdings told Warren County officials it would back off its plan to store empty tanker cars on tracks in the Adirondacks if the county compensated it for lost revenue. The company estimates the revenue would be seven figures. No money was forthcoming, and this week Iowa Pacific moved more than two…

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