Artificial intelligence (AI) offers potential to support sustainability in rural areas. Smart farming tools optimize water and fertilizer use to cut down waste. Remote monitoring systems help manage local forests and wildlife. Renewable energy grids run more efficiently with AI prediction models. However, serious concerns surround AI adoption. [Read more…] about AI and Rural Communities Conference Set for September
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Emerald Ash Borer: A Threat to Trees, Mohawk Traditions
Within the past several years, at least three terrestrial pests have invaded the forests of the Lake George watershed. Among them: emerald ash borer, which was first detected in Warren County in 2020, along the Schroon River near Chestertown.
That discovery was the first indication that the invasive species might have established itself in the southern Adirondacks. [Read more…] about Emerald Ash Borer: A Threat to Trees, Mohawk Traditions
David Gibson: The Price We Must All Pay for the Adirondack Park
Having returned from the 30th Annual Conference on the Adirondacks, hosted by the Adirondack Research Consortium, my notes reflect some of the appeals that the State do more.
That it do more in the climate change era to pay for the lived-in, state and globally significant Adirondack Park; that it do more to invest in community development; and do more to help rural Adirondack towns and villages with small year-round populations defray the high costs of maintaining and rebuilding necessary infrastructure supportive of an influx of seasonal residents and millions of visitors like me. [Read more…] about David Gibson: The Price We Must All Pay for the Adirondack Park
Earth to Sky: Sharing The Adirondack Climate Story
The Wild Center will host “Earth to Sky: Sharing Our Adirondack Climate Story,” a free, two-day, in-person workshop focused on strengthening climate communication across the Adirondack region.
The program will take place March 5–6, 2026, with an additional virtual webinar on February 25. [Read more…] about Earth to Sky: Sharing The Adirondack Climate Story
Adirondack Conferences Set For February, April
Two upcoming Adirondack conferences are scheduled which hope to address ongoing threats to water quality and some of the region’s other most significant environmental and social issues.
Organized by the Adirondack Research Consortium and its partners, these events – which include the 30th Annual Conference on the Adirondacks – are planned for February and April in Paul Smiths and Lake Placid and will bring together dozens of Adirondack researchers, scientists, environmental experts. [Read more…] about Adirondack Conferences Set For February, April
May Conference on the Adirondacks Call for Proposals
The 29th Annual Conference on the Adirondacks, “Resilience in Action: Addressing Climate Challenges in the Adirondacks,” is being planned for May 15-16, 2025 at the High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid, NY. [Read more…] about May Conference on the Adirondacks Call for Proposals
North Country Climate Resilience Roadmap Listening Sessions
Paul Smith’s College, in partnership with The Wild Center, Adirondack Research Consortium, and community partners are launching a series of public listening sessions to address the growing impacts of climate change in the Adirondacks and Northern New York. [Read more…] about North Country Climate Resilience Roadmap Listening Sessions
28th Annual Conference on the Adirondacks Set For May
The 28th Annual Conference on the Adirondacks, presented by the Adirondack Research Consortium will take place on May 16th and 17th, 2024 at the High Peaks Resort, in Lake Placid, NY. The conference theme is “Emerging Pressures Caused by Climate Change.” [Read more…] about 28th Annual Conference on the Adirondacks Set For May
Communicating Climate Change With Young People Workshop Planned
Young people are increasingly taking on a more prominent role in the fight against climate change. An upcoming workshop aims to explore effective communication strategies for conveying climate change information between educators, policymakers, parents, and youth. [Read more…] about Communicating Climate Change With Young People Workshop Planned
Adirondack Journal of Environmental Studies Call for Submissions
The Adirondack Journal of Environmental Studies (AJES) is now accepting submissions for Volume 25. Articles of a broad disciplinary scope will be accepted for review, including topics in natural and social sciences, arts and humanities related to the region or more general environmental issues. [Read more…] about Adirondack Journal of Environmental Studies Call for Submissions
Adirondack Research Consortium Offers March Webinar Series
Adirondack Research Consortium has announced “Enduring Footprints in the Adirondacks” a webinar series looking at how environmental legacies influence the present and future of the Adirondacks, beginning March 5th. [Read more…] about Adirondack Research Consortium Offers March Webinar Series