DEC probes illegal dumping of 55-gallon oil drums in Keene wilderness
Spill response team cleaned up contaminated soil along Route 73
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More Adirondack lakes, communities eligible for septic funds
Dozens more Adirondack lakes qualify under a state septic replacement funding program.
State boosts spending on Adirondack dams to address deferred maintenance
A state agency is working to repair a handful of Adirondack dams, starting with the iconic Indian Lake Stone Dam.
State acquires 600-acre ‘Four Peaks Tract’ in Jay for forest preserve
Conservation easements for Follensby, Raquette River tracts completed, pushing state closer to conservation goals
DEC launches interactive map of accessible recreation opportunities
Accessibility advisors based in the Adirondacks reflect on recent improvements and prioritize next steps
Rediscovering smallpox hospital history at Lake George Battlefield Park
Animal bones and 18th-century glass among the latest findings
Precautionary measures initiated following detection of invasive round goby fish
Detection at Champlain Canal’s second lock in Halfmoon triggers extra monitoring
Shaping the future management of High Peaks: Public meeting set
By Mike Lynch
Input sought for improving visitors' experiences in High Peaks Wilderness
New state website tracks $4.2B environmental bond spending
Interactive map shows projects funded by bond act and what funds are still available.
Wagon rides to resume at Great Camp Santanoni; state discusses alternative access options
Including an idea to lend out powered wheelchairs