Fish Creek Ponds marina project gets green light
By Zachary Matson
Project opponents remain concerned about impacts to Upper Saranac Lake and surrounding waterbodies
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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.
Lake Champlain power cables set to be installed this summer
By Zachary Matson
Fort Ticonderoga Ferry fights against disruption to operation
Court: APA acted rationally in Lake George herbicide approval
By Zachary Matson
Decision upholds park agency's permitting process for ProcellaCOR
Ausable River Association plans new headquarters, name change
By Zachary Matson
Ausable Preserve aims to be a hub for environmental education, conservation
Lake George residents upset over uninspected boat launches
By Zachary Matson
Volunteers document out-of-state boat launches raising concerns about invasive species spread at Million Dollar Beach ramp
Upper Saranac Lake marina expansion: Feedback sought on completed plan
By Zachary Matson
Proposal has stirred controversy as marina developers eye second expansion in Saranac Lakes Chain
How preserving land protects Lake George’s waters
By Zachary Matson
State grants will help the Lake George Land Conservancy protect undeveloped property in an effort to protect water resources.
Preserving history: Inside Adirondack Experience’s treasure trove
By Zachary Matson
Step into history with the Adirondack Experience museum's special collections
Museum digitizing renowned Adirondack guideboat collection
By Zachary Matson
The Adirondack Experience Museum is creating a digital archive of the uniquely Adirondack vessel.
Solar eclipse viewing in Adirondacks: Forecast predicts clear skies against odds
By Zachary Matson
Eclipse enthusiasts and hikers warned of backcountry dangers in Adirondack Park as celestial event meets unpredictable April weather