History, Natural History & the Arts
Fifty years ago, on June 23, 1976, a National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) oil tanker ran aground, spilling hundreds of thousands of gallons of crude oil into the St. Lawrence River.
The so-called “Slick of ‘76” has become a thing of folklore and a warning of environmental devastation in the Thousand Islands and beyond. It even spawned a musical. [Read more…] about The St. Lawrence River’s ‘Slick of 76’ Oil Spill
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) has announced 15 grant recipients for its campground and day-use improvement initiative, the Enhanced Visitor Experience (EVE) program that provides money for new amenities and activities for visitors. [Read more…] about State Parks: 15 Campground & Day-Use Improvement Projects
The Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) Annual Awards Program recognizes exemplary historic preservation work throughout the Adirondack Region, including examples of sensitive restoration, rehabilitation, and demonstrated long-term stewardship. [Read more…] about Adirondack Architectural Heritage Announces 30th Annual Preservation Awards
Foremost among new state park developments in the 1950s was the 1959 completion of a new state park on Barnhart Island on the St. Lawrence River, in present-day Robert Moses State Park (formerly St. Lawrence State Park) in the Thousand Islands region. [Read more…] about Robert Moses State Park’s Midcentury Modern Designs
Governor Kathy Hochul and the Thousand Islands Land Trust have announced the acquisition of nearly 1,000 acres in Jefferson County through 17 projects focused on protecting the region’s drinking water sources.
The partnership, supported with more than $5.8 million in State grants through the Water Quality Improvement Project Program, is expected to have lasting impacts on the water quality and habitats of the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario. [Read more…] about 1,000 Acres in Jefferson County Protected
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released a draft proposal for a national marine sanctuary in eastern Lake Ontario and the Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River. The proposed sanctuary designation celebrates Upstate New York’s unique maritime heritage and provides a national stage for promoting the region’s tourism and recreational opportunities. [Read more…] about Proposed National Marine Sanctuary Highlights Lake Ontario Maritime History
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