This round-up of Adirondack conservation news is a collection of the most current events taking place in New York’s Adirondack Park, a unique national treasure and legacy we inherited over 100 years ago that we must protect for future generations. This regular feature provided by the Adirondack Council highlights threats and opportunities concerning the Park’s ecological integrity, wild character, and community vibrancy. [Read more…] about Adirondack Conservation News This Week
NYS Budget
$1M for Museum Study Act in NYS Budget
The 2023/24 New York State Budget included $1M in funding for The Museum Study Act. The department of economic development, in conjunction with other departments and entities, are expected to conduct a comprehensive study of public and private museums and report their findings and recommendations. [Read more…] about $1M for Museum Study Act in NYS Budget
State Budget Boosts Funding for Adirondack Priorities
The Adirondack Council is applauding the budget passed by Governor Kathy Hochul and Legislative leaders for its positive impact on the Adirondacks’ waters, wilderness, education and community development. [Read more…] about State Budget Boosts Funding for Adirondack Priorities
ADK Conservation News: 5 Things You Need to Know
Exploring climate and justice from Brooklyn to the Adirondacks’ Timbuctoo
The brand-new Timbuctoo Climate and Careers Institute will be hosting its first group of students this summer in the Adirondacks. The program, a joint effort between the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and CUNY Medgar Evers College, will bring students from New York City to the ESF campus in Wanakena. The program was championed by the Adirondack Council’s Aaron Mair and the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus. [Read more…] about ADK Conservation News: 5 Things You Need to Know
NYS Senate, Assembly Budget Plans Add Millions For Adirondack Priorities
Adirondack Park advocates are applauding the NY Senate and Assembly one-house budget proposals, each of which proposed millions of additional dollars to Adirondack and environmental investments above current funding levels put forward in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recent budget plan. [Read more…] about NYS Senate, Assembly Budget Plans Add Millions For Adirondack Priorities
Adirondack Council Identifies NYS Budget Priorities
The Adirondack Council called on the New York lawmakers to prioritize wilderness preservation, climate protection measures, clean air across the state and incentives that boost diversity in the Adirondack Park’s workforce, visitors and residents, in its testimony on Governor Kathy Hochul’s FY2023/24 budget proposal. [Read more…] about Adirondack Council Identifies NYS Budget Priorities
10 Organizations Unite to Call for Adirondack Investments
A coalition of 10 conservation and educational organizations has sent a letter to New York State Governor Kathy Hochul urging her upcoming State of the State message and Executive Budget proposal to advance investments and strengthened policies to improve the protection and management of the Adirondack Park. [Read more…] about 10 Organizations Unite to Call for Adirondack Investments
Forever Adirondacks Campaign Celebrates Budget Victories
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
ADK Conservation News: 5 Things You Need to Know
Environment 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
The Semiquincentennial: State Leg Passes 250th Commemoration Act
On June 8th, in the final week of legislative session, the New York State 250th Commemoration Act, passed both the New York Senate and Assembly.
The bill, which passed unanimously in both houses and now awaits the signature of Governor Andrew Cuomo, would create the New York State 250th Commemoration Commission to create a plan to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and founding of the United States (the Semiquincentennial, July 4, 2026), and establish a 250th Commemoration Commission Fund. [Read more…] about The Semiquincentennial: State Leg Passes 250th Commemoration Act