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Essex Farm Institute Awards $32k in Microgrants for Sustainable Farming

May 1, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Adirondack CouncilAdirondack Council’s Essex Farm Institute has awarded 15 micro-grants totaling $32,000 to local farmers and value-added food producers, in an effort to build a climate-friendly local economy in the Adirondack Park. [Read more…] about Essex Farm Institute Awards $32k in Microgrants for Sustainable Farming

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Food Tagged With: Adirondack Council, Adirondacks, Climate Change, Grants, local farms

NYS Awards $8M in Clean Water Project Grants to Adirondack Communities

April 28, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Entering Adirondack Park signThe NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) has awarded $638 million in grants to municipalities statewide for water infrastructure projects and Town of Indian Lake in Hamilton County was the biggest winner among Adirondack communities. [Read more…] about NYS Awards $8M in Clean Water Project Grants to Adirondack Communities

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Adirondack Council, Adirondacks, clean water, Dannemora, Environmental Facilities Corporation, Essex, Essex County, Grants, Hamilton County, Indian Lake, Lake Champlain, nature, peru, Saranac River, Schroon Lake, Schroon River, Warren County, Warrensburg, water quality, Westport

Forever Adirondacks Campaign Celebrates Budget Victories

April 13, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The coalition supporting the new Forever Adirondacks Campaign for clean water, jobs and wilderness – led by the Adirondack Council’s Aaron Mair – declared victory as state government moved to approve a budget that includes funding for a series of top campaign priorities.

The Forever Adirondacks Campaign is a coalition of advocates, government officials, business leaders, educators, college administrators, grassroots activists and not-for-profit organizational partners seeking clean water, jobs and wilderness. [Read more…] about Forever Adirondacks Campaign Celebrates Budget Victories

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Adirondack Council, Adirondack Park, Adirondacks, APA, Catskills, Climate Change, CUNY, DEC, Environmental History, Environmental Protection Fund, Forever Adirondacks, Kathy Hochul, NYS Budget, pollution, SUNY ESF, water quality

Adks Conservation News: 5 Things You Need to Know

March 10, 2022 by Justin Levine 1 Comment

St Regis Canoe AreaLarge-Scale Lakes Survey Tops Scientists’ Wish List

The Adirondack Council and other environmental groups are pushing the state legislature to include $6 million in funding over three years to conduct a large-scale study of Adirondack water-bodies. The study of 400 or so lakes and ponds would create baseline data on the impact of climate change, algal blooms, and changes to water oxygen levels. The study is needed to assess the impacts to native fish and plant populations of changing carbon cycles, and the remote locations of many of the water-bodies allow researchers to differentiate the effects of climate change from those of agriculture or land development. [Read more…] about Adks Conservation News: 5 Things You Need to Know

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: 5 Adirondack Things, Adirondack Council, Adirondack Park, Adirondacks, Climate Change, DEC, Forest Rangers, Invasive Species, nature, Wildlife

ADK Conservation News: 5 Things You Need to Know

February 10, 2022 by Justin Levine Leave a Comment

Winter Adirondacks Scene courtesy Carl Heilman IIEnvironment Ranks High in New York’s 2023 Budget

New York Governor Kathy Hochul released her Executive Budget proposal in mid-January, and there was a lot to celebrate for the Adirondacks. She proposed an increased Environmental Protection Fund from $300 million to $400 million and a $4 billion environmental bond act. While the proposals are good, the Adirondack Council would still like to see $500,000 for the Adirondack Diversity Initiative, $500,000 for visitor use management framework, and $6 million for an updated Adirondack Lakes Survey included in the final budget. The Council and many other environmental groups are also calling for $10 million for trails and education. [Read more…] about ADK Conservation News: 5 Things You Need to Know

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: 5 Adirondack Things, Adirondack Council, Adirondack Park, Adirondacks, APA, Essex Farm Institute, Kathy Hochul, NYS Budget, road salt

Dillon Klepetar Named To Run Essex Farm Institute

December 19, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Adirondack CouncilThe Adirondack Council has announced it has hired Saratoga County native and Echo Farm founder Dillon Klepetar to run the Essex Farm Institute. [Read more…] about Dillon Klepetar Named To Run Essex Farm Institute

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Adirondack Council, Adirondacks

Invasive Species Boat Inspection Law Extended

December 16, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Adirondack Watershed Institute Decontamination programThe law requiring motorized boats to be inspected for invasive plants and other harmful organisms prior to launch in New York waters has been extended. The Legislature also approved new education and outreach funding.

Boaters must verify that watercraft have been inspected and/or decontaminated to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. [Read more…] about Invasive Species Boat Inspection Law Extended

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondack Council, Adirondacks, Aquatic Culture, boating, Environmental History, fishing, Invasive Species, Invasive Species Transport Act, nature, water quality, Wildlife

New Adirondack Coalition Launches Campaign

December 14, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Aaron Mair by Nancie BattagliaA new coalition is launching a campaign for to protect the Adirondacks.

The Forever Adirondacks Campaign Director Aaron Mair released a 15-point agenda for protecting clean water, creating new jobs and preserving wilderness in the Adirondack Park.

State officials are about to set their budget priorities for the 2022-23 fiscal year. [Read more…] about New Adirondack Coalition Launches Campaign

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Adirondack Council, Adirondack Park, Adirondacks, conservation, diversity, Environmental History, Forever Adirondacks, nature, water quality, wilderness

DEC Announces First-Ever Adirondack, Catskill Parks ‘Coordinators’

November 30, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Adirondack Park and Catskills ParkNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the creation of new coordinator positions to help lead efforts to promote sustainable use of public lands in the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserves.

Proposed by the High Peaks Strategic Advisory Group (HPAG) and aligned with Catskills Advisory Group (CAG) discussions to date, these new DEC staff positions are expected to help coordinate efforts proposed and undertaken with the multiple communities and regions that comprise the Adirondack and Catskill Parks to better guide efforts to address the unique problems caused by the uptick in visitors to the two Forest Preserves. [Read more…] about DEC Announces First-Ever Adirondack, Catskill Parks ‘Coordinators’

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondack Council, Adirondack Park, Adirondacks, camping, Catskills, DEC, Environmental History, Forest Preserve, High Peaks, hiking, nature, Overuse

Adirondack Council Welcomes Back Raul ‘Rocci’ Aguirre

November 19, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Aguirre Rocci courtesy Adirondack CouncilThe Adirondack Council has welcomed back Raul “Rocci” Aguirre after an eight-month absence, noting that the former Conservation Director will now assume the role of Deputy Director for the environmental organization. [Read more…] about Adirondack Council Welcomes Back Raul ‘Rocci’ Aguirre

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Adirondack Council, Adirondacks

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