Overall, Adirondackers approve right to ‘clean air and water’
While it passed statewide, voters in three Adirondack counties opposed the constitutional 'Green Amendment'
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Ticonderoga works to change its mix of water, sewage
By James Odato
Upgrades are stemming overflows into the LaChute River
Lawyers, advocates see ‘Green Amendment’ as possible tool for environmental fights
Path forward is uncertain but the new right would alter legal landscape in the state
Hochul touts environmental, economic projects in the Adirondacks
Governor visits Lake Placid to showcase porous pavement, water line upgrades
On the ballot this fall: Adding clean air and water to state bill of rights
By Mike DeSocio
The Environmental Rights Amendment, also known as the "Green Amendment" will go before voters on Nov. 2.
Saranac Lake Superfund cleanup nears completion
By Tim Rowland
Saranac Lake Gas Co. site is one of many former gas plants across the state
Undoing industry’s impact on a river
By Tim Rowland
Ausable River restoration project aims to right past wrongs and bring the East Branch of the river back to pre-industrial conditions.
Upper Saranac Lake homeowners sue APA, new neighbors
Upper Saranac Lake residents are suing the Adirondack Park Agency and new neighbors over a property development.
Road salt task force still without members
The state’s road salt task force has a detailed report due to lawmakers on Dec. 1, except there’s a problem—the task force doesn’t exist.
Harmful algal bloom crops up on Lake George
Harmful algal blooms confirmed for the southern end of Lake George, portions of Lake Champlain.