From rugby to environmental advocacy
Claudia Braymer's journey to leadership role at Protect the Adirondacks
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State’s plan to cut 13,000 trees on Lake George’s Prospect Mountain raises ire of environmental group
Protect the Adirondacks says the amount of trees felled would be unconstitutional.
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Lawsuit challenges DEC’s delay in conducting carrying capacity study
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Protect the Adirondacks sues to force study of Saranac Lake water bodies
Top Adirondack Park Agency counsel to resign
With the APA in the midst of a half dozen or so court cases, including two new suits, its counsel has announced he is resigning.
Protect the Adirondacks picks environmental lawyer for new deputy director
Adirondacks advocacy group nonprofit Protect the Adirondacks named Claudia Braymer as its new deputy director.
Tree cutting policy 2.0: DEC releases draft forest preserve work plan
The DEC is seeking public comment on draft forest preserve work plans, a result of the state Court of Appeals tree decision.
Protect the Adirondacks lays groundwork for succession plan
Posting for deputy director promises path to top job
Will the White Lake quarry project get a hearing?
Court reserves decision on whether the White Lake quarry mine project needs further review, in the form of a formal hearing.
2021 EXPLORED: Snowmobile trails/tree cutting
A nearly eight-year legal battle over snowmobile trails planned for the Adirondack Park ended in May when the state’s highest court ruled they were unconstitutional
Future of some snowmobile trails remains murky after court decision
NYS DEC and APA have said little about what the decision means for tree-cutting projects.