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Court upholds APA decision not to hold public hearing for Adirondack mine

By Gwendolyn Craig

Adirondack White Lake Association, Protect the Adirondacks lose appeal against APA

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Will the White Lake quarry project get a hearing?

By Megan Plete Postol

Court reserves decision on whether the White Lake quarry mine project needs further review, in the form of a formal hearing.

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Residents sue APA, Forestport quarry owner

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack White Lake Association and Protect the Adirondacks are suing the Adirondack Park Agency and a quarry owner.

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APA approves White Lake quarry project, with some conditions

By Gwendolyn Craig

Residents opposing project mull options going forward

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White Lake quarry application deemed complete

By Megan Plete Postol

Controversial project to appear before APA board this year

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As White Lake quarry application moves forward, opposition grows

By Megan Plete Postol

More than 1,000 letters to date, community members, consultants speak out at public hearing

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DEC to hold Sept. 2 public hearing on proposed White Lake quarry project

By Megan Plete Postol

Independent consultant deems application 'insufficient'

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Forestport, Upper Saranac residents voice concerns on APA board reviews

By Gwendolyn Craig

Residents gave an earful to commissioners of the Adirondack Park Agency during its first in-person meeting in over a year.

Forestport meeting about White Lake quarry

Stakeholders speak out against proposed White Lake quarry

By Megan Plete Postol

APA confirms permit application is complete and under review

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Forestport residents investigate options in efforts to block proposed quarry

By Megan Plete Postol

Adirondack White Lake Association has hired an outside consultant to review application that's currently before the APA, DEC

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