Talks collapse over Conklingville Dam dispute
By Zachary Matson
December 5, 2022
The state agency the control Conklingville Dam plans to limit flows
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.
Zoë Smith promoted to director of Adirondack Watershed Institute
By Zachary Matson
December 3, 2022
Changes come as Paul Smith's College goes through leadership shifts
State takes ownership of last unprotected shoreline on Thirteenth Lake
By Zachary Matson
December 2, 2022
Adirondack Land Trust transfers 17 acres to the state for $525k
Lake George Park Commission nearing septic regulations
By Zachary Matson
November 29, 2022
Supporters back inspection program to protect water quality
Protect the Adirondacks lays groundwork for succession plan
By Zachary Matson
November 24, 2022
Posting for deputy director promises path to top job
Warm, sunny fall weather produces HABs on Adirondack lakes
By Zachary Matson
November 14, 2022
Toxic algal blooms appearing on Lake Colby, Lower Saranac Lake, Moose Pond for first time
Upper Saranac marina docked, awaiting complete application
By Zachary Matson
November 8, 2022
Adirondack Park Agency seeks more information about plans to expand Upper Saranac Marina on Fish Creek Ponds.
Environmental groups bolster carrying capacity claim against APA
By Zachary Matson
October 25, 2022
Protect the Adirondacks, Adirondack Wild and Sierra Club cry foul over Lower Saranac Lake marina approval
Regulating district pushes for new Conklingville Dam deal
By Zachary Matson
October 14, 2022
The state agency that controls the Conklingville Dam is pushing for an increased payment from hydropower company
What’s in store for Adirondack brook trout?
By Zachary Matson
October 2, 2022
For some anglers, the search for a trophy brook trout has given way to the search for unique brook trout DNA.