Global Climate Strikes planned for the Adirondacks
By Ben Westcott
September 14, 2019
On Friday, Sept. 20, adults are being called on to join schoolchildren who have been skipping class on Fridays to protest a lack of action to stop climate change.
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Davis College relocating to Word of Life Institute in Pottersville
July 11, 2019
Davis College, a bible school in Johnson City, will relocate for one year as an extension at the Word of Life Institute in the Adirondacks, according to a letter provided to the Adirondack Explorer.
Schumer: EPA ignores renewed acid rain threat
August 10, 2018
Federal inaction on Midwestern pollution controls represents a threat of returned acid rain deposition in the Adirondacks, according to Sen. Chuck Shchumer.
DEC: Be prepared for winter in the Adirondacks
By Phil Brown
December 13, 2017
The state Department of Environmental Conservation is advising recreationists to be prepared for winter conditions in the Adirondacks. With this week’s storm, snow depths in the region range from two to eighteen inches. Following is DEC’s news release. The recent snowstorm is providing good conditions for winter outdoor recreation in the Adirondack backcountry, New York…
How The Adirondack Land Bank Will Work
By Phil Brown
November 8, 2017
People in the North Country and the state voted overwhelmingly for a land bank. What happens next?
Lake George to cut back on road salt
By Mike Lynch
November 7, 2017
Environmentalists, scientists, and public officials in the Lake George region are stepping up efforts to reduce road-salt contamination in the lake’s watershed. Eric Siy, executive director of the Fund for Lake George, said at a conference in October that thirty years of research has shown that the lake is getting more salty. “It’s an issue…
A drone demonstrated in the adirondacks
By Mike Lynch
September 14, 2017
Dave LaMountain uses a drone near the West Branch of the Ausable River near Wilmington.
Town of Willsboro supervisor on new preserve trail
September 14, 2017
Town of Willsboro Supervisor Shaun Gillilland talks about the town’s partnership with the Adirondack Chapter of the Nature Conservancy.
Upgrades to Bouquet River Nature Preserve
September 14, 2017
Connie Prickett of the Adirondack Chapter of the Nature Conservancy talks about the work the conservancy is doing in Willsboro to upgrade the preserve. It ties in with the plans the town has to tie its economy to the natural resources there.
Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation Opens New Location
July 19, 2017
The Adirondack Loon Center opens in Saranac Lake with more space and plans to grow. The group's work focuses on mercury research and education of fishermen and the general public about loon protection.