State’s plan to cut 13,000 trees on Lake George’s Prospect Mountain raises ire of environmental group
By Gwendolyn Craig
October 8, 2024
Protect the Adirondacks says the amount of trees felled would be unconstitutional.
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A closer look at black bear euthanizations in the Adirondacks
By Gwendolyn Craig
October 3, 2024
In the past eight years, the DEC has euthanized 54 black bears in the area that encompasses the Adirondack Park, due to conflicts with humans.
Industry in the wilderness: Greater North Creek community rallies support for mine expansion
By Gwendolyn Craig
October 1, 2024
Critics seeks greater regulation of garnet mine operation near state wilderness area
One year since a corruption complaint, Inspector General investigation into APA continues
By Gwendolyn Craig
September 30, 2024
Here’s what we know so far
Piecing together the past: The impact of 18th-century human remains found in Lake George
By Gwendolyn Craig
September 22, 2024
How 833 teeth unearthed at construction site sparked new burial protection legislation
Franklin County says it will remove off-road vehicle use from Adirondack Park portion of proposed trail network
By Gwendolyn Craig
September 20, 2024
Franklin County officials plan to release updated maps showing no off-road vehicle trails in the Adirondack Park portion of the county.
Adirondack Park’s comprehensive plan revamp: A shift toward inclusivity, sustainability
By Gwendolyn Craig
September 13, 2024
The Adirondack Park Agency got some of its first feedback on proposed changes to its State Land Master Plan on Thursday.
State cracks down on Indian Lake cove dock storage
By Gwendolyn Craig
September 10, 2024
The state is requiring Indian Lake residents and business owners to remove their docks from a cove or face a violation.
Adirondack Park Agency to add climate, accessibility updates to State Land Master Plan
By Gwendolyn Craig
September 9, 2024
Climate, accessibility and visitor use management could be added to the Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan.
State spends millions in forest ranger overtime, lawmakers call for bigger force
By Gwendolyn Craig
September 3, 2024
Forest ranger overtime demands resulting from search and rescue missions come along with other issues confronting the DEC.