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.
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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
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
DEC launches interactive map of accessible recreation opportunities
Accessibility advisors based in the Adirondacks reflect on recent improvements and prioritize next steps
Public relays concerns about possible visitor limits on Adirondack High Peaks trails
The state is expected to release a draft report in the fall for visitor management in the Adirondack Park's High Peaks.
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
Trailhead educators ready to advise hikers in High Peaks region of the Adirondacks
By Mike Lynch
Adirondack Mountain Club is expanding its trailhead steward program to Route 73 trailheads.
New state website tracks $4.2B environmental bond spending
Interactive map shows projects funded by bond act and what funds are still available.