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Cornell researcher Stephen Jane working in the Adirondacks

Research shows Adirondack lakes are losing oxygen

By Zachary Matson

Fish habitat at risk

adirondack lake survey

In the field, on the water, at the lab

By Zachary Matson

In the 1980s, field crews surveyed nearly 1,500 Adirondack lakes

Thirteenth Lake

State takes ownership of last unprotected shoreline on Thirteenth Lake

By Zachary Matson

Adirondack Land Trust transfers 17 acres to the state for $525k

lake george

Lake George Park Commission nearing septic regulations

By Zachary Matson

Supporters back inspection program to protect water quality

algal bloom

Warm, sunny fall weather produces HABs on Adirondack lakes 

By Zachary Matson

Toxic algal blooms appearing on Lake Colby, Lower Saranac Lake, Moose Pond for first time

van hoevenberg sports complex

Van Ho looks to make more snow

By Zachary Matson

ORDA seeks permit for significant increase in water withdrawals at Olympic sports complex

Upper Saranac Lake boater.

Neighbors’ dispute over septic systems continues in court

By Gwendolyn Craig

Homeowners in a Franklin County subdivision plan to appeal their unsuccessful lawsuit against the Adirondack Park Agency

boat stewards

No boat left behind

By Zachary Matson

Adirondack Watershed Institute boat stewards continue their education mission as a new boat cleanliness certification law takes effect

Salt reduction panel previews final report

By Zachary Matson

Draft recommendations include improved tracking, new water quality standards, pilot studies 

Gunthert_marina

Santa Clara tables vote on marina plans

By Zachary Matson

Proposed marina expansions on Upper Saranac and Lower Saranac lakes have stirred up resistance from neighbors.

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