Champlain ferry company looks to update marinas it bought this summer
By Zachary Matson
December 19, 2024
Public invited to comment on Lake Champlain Transportation Co. plans for $1.4M marina overhaul
Zachary Matson
Zachary Matson has been an environmental reporter for the Explorer since October 2021. He is focused on the many issues impacting water and the people, plants and wildlife that rely on it in the Adirondack Park. Zach worked at daily newspapers in Missouri, Arizona and New York for nearly a decade, most recently as the education reporter at the Daily Gazette in Schenectady. He lives in Saranac with his family.
New leadership coming to Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation
By Zachary Matson
December 17, 2024
Founder shifts to science role as organization welcomes new director
Land deal connects protected areas in Lake George’s north basin
By Zachary Matson
December 9, 2024
The Lake George Land Conservancy with recent purchases in the lake's north basin connected two of its longstanding preserves
Inside the Adirondack Fish Hatchery: A lifeline for Atlantic salmon, round whitefish
By Zachary Matson
December 3, 2024
Adirondack Fish Hatchery plays vital role in species restoration
Lake George Association dips into Adirondack Watershed Institute for new leader
By Zachary Matson
November 12, 2024
Recently named director of Adirondack Watershed Institute, Brendan Wiltse will instead take charge of the Lake George Association
100-year storms through the eye of a culvert
By Zachary Matson
November 10, 2024
Region's drainage losing the battle against climate change
New director on the ‘never-ending’ fight against invasive species in the Adirondack Park
By Zachary Matson
November 5, 2024
Brian Greene discusses the challenges facing Adirondack Park as it loses its natural defenses against invasive species, emphasizing the role of herbicides in future conservation efforts
Boquet River Association names new leader
By Zachary Matson
November 2, 2024
Watershed group looks to ramp up efforts to protect the Boquet River
Reading the river: Field surveys on the Ausable
By Zachary Matson
October 22, 2024
In his hands-on exploration of the Ausable River, Gary Henry uncovers strategies for effective stream restoration amid changing environments
Mirror Lake progress highlighted at annual salt summit
By Zachary Matson
October 16, 2024
Key takeaways from Lake George Association's road salt reduction gathering, held this year in Lake Placid