The Ausable River Association (AsRA) has announced the launch of their Waterfalls of the Ausable guide, featuring ten of AsRA’s favorite waterfalls throughout the Ausable River watershed. [Read more…] about A New Guide To Waterfalls of the Ausable River
Recreation
Last Three Segments of NYS Birding Trail Complete
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the grand opening of the final three regions of the New York State Birding Trail, highlighting the state’s world-class and wide-ranging birding opportunities.
The Adirondacks-North Country, Catskills, and Southern Tier segments bring the total number of birding trail locations across the state to more than 300, providing a variety of quality birding experiences for New Yorkers and visitors to enjoy. [Read more…] about Last Three Segments of NYS Birding Trail Complete
Forest Rangers Respond to Multiple Rescues, Recover Bodies
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured or distressed people.
What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers. [Read more…] about Forest Rangers Respond to Multiple Rescues, Recover Bodies
Two Bodies Recovered From Adirondack Falls
On August 19, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office notified Forest Rangers about two people deceased near of the falls of Tenant Creek in the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest. NYS Forest Ranger Thompson and Sheriff’s Office personnel responded. Tenant Creek is located of Hope Falls Road in the Southern Adirondacks town of Hope.
The first of three waterfalls are reached by a 1.9 mile trail. From there two other falls are reached by an unmarked trail another 1.2 miles beyond the first falls. [Read more…] about Two Bodies Recovered From Adirondack Falls
Ausable River Association to Auction Adirondack Guideboat
The Ausable River Association (AsRA) is holding a silent auction for a ca. 1900 Adirondack guideboat in excellent condition. The guideboat was donated to AsRA by an anonymous local donor to raise funds in support of AsRA’s science-based programs that protect the freshwater of the Ausable River watershed and beyond. [Read more…] about Ausable River Association to Auction Adirondack Guideboat
Paddlers Converging for 39th Annual 90-Miler
The 39th annual Adirondack Canoe Classic — the 90-Miler — will take place September 9th through 11th, with nearly 600 paddlers competing in 250 boats. [Read more…] about Paddlers Converging for 39th Annual 90-Miler
DEC To Add New Invasives Facilities at Campground and Day-Use Area Rules
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the finalization of a Unit Management Plan amendment to guide siting, construction, and management of watercraft decontamination facilities at DEC campgrounds and day-use areas.
The construction and permanent placement of watercraft decontamination facilities supports DEC’s ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic invasive species (AIS). [Read more…] about DEC To Add New Invasives Facilities at Campground and Day-Use Area Rules
Poachers Using Nets Face Charges in Suffolk, Sullivan Counties
According to a press release issued by DEC, on August 17th, NYS Environmental Conservation Officers Dickson and Pabes responded to the Captree Fishing Pier at Captree State Park in Suffolk County on Long Island after receiving reports of anglers using nets to catch undersized crabs and other species. [Read more…] about Poachers Using Nets Face Charges in Suffolk, Sullivan Counties
Adirondack Conservation News: 5 Things You Should Know
Schumer visits Lake Placid to talk Inflation Reduction Act
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer visited Lake Placid at the end of August to tout the economic and climate benefits of the recently signed-into-law Inflation Reduction Act. Schumer was joined by Adirondack Mountain Club Executive Director Michael Barrett and Adirondack Council Executive Director Willie Janeway, who praised the act as “historic” in its scope and benefits to the Adirondack Park. [Read more…] about Adirondack Conservation News: 5 Things You Should Know
Forest Rangers Recover Body, Make Several Rescues, Fight Wildfires
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured or distressed people.
What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers. [Read more…] about Forest Rangers Recover Body, Make Several Rescues, Fight Wildfires