NY’s 30×30 conservation push: Draft strategies unveiled for public comment
State draft plan shows New York needs to conserve three million more acres to meet 2030 goals
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State draft plan shows New York needs to conserve three million more acres to meet 2030 goals
By James Odato
Franklin County moves to take control of Big Tupper
By James Odato
Decision involves almost 6,000 acres formerly slated for development by now-defunct Adirondack Club and Resort project
Hikers must reserve parking spots at popular High Peaks gateway, starting May 1 through Oct. 31, 2024
Group files complaints with DEC, APA over lost use on paved sections of Adirondack Rail Trail
By Mike Lynch
John Davis has dedicated career to preserving wildlife corridors
The discovery of centuries-old foreclosure and bankruptcy cases is complicating the state’s plan for the Frontier Town campground.
A lag in state land acquisition has some pressing Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration over meeting conservation goals.
New York state agencies working on draft plan for tallying acres toward conservation goal
Pristine acreage in Adirondacks will be opening for limited research, public use