The Adirondack Council

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What We Do:

Protect Land
Private Lands
APA Reform
Public Lands
Environmental Protection Fund
Invasive Species

Improve Water Quality
Our Water Program

Reduce Air Pollution
Acid Rain
Mercury
Climate Change

Our Vision Statement
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Opportunities for Action

We partner with lodges,
cultural centers, and summer camps to protect the Park

We envision an Adirondack Park with clean water and air, large wilderness areas, surrounded by working farms and forests and vibrant local communities.

Outdoor Gear Raffle

On Friday, July 27, 2012, the Adirondack Council will raffle off outdoor gear generously donated by
The North Face, Black Diamond Equipment, SCARPA and Coleman.

Buy your tickets today!

What's New

New Animals of the Adirondacks Puzzle a Joint Effort by Adirondack Councl and Adirondack Designer Allison Romig - Sale Proceeds to Assist Adirondack Council’s Park Protection Efforts - Click to Buy

Adirondack Council Calls on Park Agency to Make Changes to Weak, Outdated Development Rules & Regulations - Many Needed Reforms Can be Enacted by the Agency, Without New Legislation, but With Input from the Public Inside & Outside the Park

Save the Date!
Adirondack Council's 2012
Forever Wild Day
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Asgaard Farm and Dairy
Au Sable Forks, NY

The Adirondack Club and Resort Project
in Tupper Lake
Information Page

Adirondack Council Promotes New
Bob Marshall Wildlands Complex

Make a contribution for the Bob!

Introduces New Map and Trail Guide for Region
How to Get a Map

New Area Larger than Great Smoky Mountains National Park, With ‘The Bob 24’ – Two Dozen Historic Villages to Support It, Make
Eco-Tourism Easier

Reduced Prices on Many Gifts
Visit Our Shop
Adirondack Pack Basket, Loon Bank,
Loon Pin and Box, Mugs and more!!

"Carbon-Zero" Certificate
Lets You Erase Your Carbon Footprint
"Retire" 21 Tons of CO2 for Only $125

Cool Park/Healthy Planet Program
Help Protect the Park from global climate change with our
Carbon Reduction Certificates

Watch the documentary
on acid rain by
Michael Williams
Includes an interview with the Council's Communications Director, John Sheehan

Report an Environmental Problem
Contact the Department of Environmental Conservationwith Environmental Violations or Other Concerns
www.dec.ny.gov/regulations/393.html

Adirondack Park
Issues

The Adirondack Council's Position Paper on Agriculture in the Adirondack Park
~ Opportunities for Action ~

Common Ground Alliance's Blueprint for the Blueline

Protecting the Low Elevation Boreal Forest

The Council's paper Climate Change and Future Land Use in the Adirondack Park

Communication Towers in the Park & the Council's Model Ordinance for Towers

Tips for Conserving Energy and Saving the Environment & Earth Saving Tips from Earthshare

Adirondack Council
in the News

May 9, 2012 - NCPR
Council pushes for APA law update
click to listen

April 27, 2012 - NCPR
Small Adirondack land deals may slip through NY's fingers
click to listen

April 22, 2012 - Post Star
Adirondack Council seeks APA reforms

April 22, 2012 - Utica Observer Dispatch
Editorial
Our View - Revise rules for Adirondacks, but respect residents

April 7, 2012 - WAMC - Vox Pop
Adirondack Park Issues
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