Adirondack Park Agency to prepare for more solar
May 15, 2021
APA board members seek a more systematic approach for approving new large-scale solar project applications.
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Visitor monitoring, solar projects and more on APA agenda
May 11, 2021
Sweeping issues around solar projects and visitor management are on the docket before Adirondack Park Agency board members this week.
Light traffic eases High Peaks hiker reservation system’s first day
May 2, 2021
State and club officials said all 70 permits slotted for Saturday had been reserved online, but a late-season snowstorm on Friday may have altered some hikers’ High Peaks plans.
Former Adirondack mine to host major solar project
April 28, 2021
An old iron-ore tailings pile at a Star Lake mine is slated to become a solar power plant under a lease deal with the state.
Hinckley Reservoir to gain a new campground
April 17, 2021
The APA gave the go-ahead to the DEC for a new campground at the Hinckley Reservoir Day Use Area in the southwestern corner of the park.
APA approves Essex County housing development, solar project
April 16, 2021
The Adirondack Park Agency approved a large-scale housing development outside Lake Placid and a 5-megawatt solar array in Ticonderoga.
APA committee denies Lake Luzerne’s map amendment request
April 16, 2021
An Adirondack Park Agency committee denied Lake Luzerne's request to weaken zoning restrictions on about 100 acres.
Environmental bond act to go before voters in November 2022
April 15, 2021
Mother Nature is back on the ballot, except voters will have to wait a year before deciding on the $3 billion bond act.
Adirondack Park board approves Fulton County lake development
April 13, 2021
The APA approved a controversial subdivision near Great Sacandaga Lake on Friday. Critics say it shows the need for legislative protections for park woods and waters.
APA meeting: Solar, housing development, Lake Luzerne zoning, and more
April 13, 2021
A solar project, a housing development, a zoning map amendment and a new campground are on the APA's agenda.