All aboard!
By Megan Plete Postol
February 5, 2023
Train enthusiasts celebrate the return of trains north from Utica to Tupper Lake
Megan Plete Postol
Megan Plete Postol is a freelance journalist and outdoor writer based in the Southern Adirondack area.
Ask a Scientist: Carbon sequestration
By Megan Plete Postol
November 12, 2022
The Adirondack Explorer caught up with DEC Forester Bryan Ellis on carbon sequestration and the changing climate.
Ask A Scientist: DEC Air Pollution Meteorologist Bob Gaza
By Megan Plete Postol
August 27, 2022
Meet one of the scientists charged with monitoring air quality for the Adirondacks and surrounding regions
The do’s and don’ts of drones in the ‘Dacks
By Megan Plete Postol
July 25, 2022
Read this before launching in the Adirondacks
Will the White Lake quarry project get a hearing?
By Megan Plete Postol
July 5, 2022
Court reserves decision on whether the White Lake quarry mine project needs further review, in the form of a formal hearing.
Future-proofing our landscape
By Megan Plete Postol
June 18, 2022
Tips for planting trees that will thrive in the midst of climate changes
ASK A SCIENTIST: Invasive Species
By Megan Plete Postol
June 7, 2022
DEC’s Bureau of Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health Research Scientist Jessica Cancelliere
New York Breeding Bird Atlas requests help from public
By Megan Plete Postol
June 5, 2022
Bird watchers asked to submit sightings to eBird site, app
Avian flu found in Northern NY
By Megan Plete Postol
April 30, 2022
Public asked to report cases of sick or dead birds, both wild and domestic
New fishing regulations start April 1
By Megan Plete Postol
March 28, 2022
Changes intended to streamline rules across the state