The Adirondack Council envisions an Adirondack Park composed of large core wilderness areas, connected to working farms and forests, and augmented by vibrant local communities.
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Welcome to the Adirondack Council's new website. Here you can discover the majesty of the Adirondacks and all of the wonders that it holds. Learn how you can take action, browse publications and read more about the Adirondack Park.
In and About the Park
Posted on: 05/13/13
The Adirondack Park Agency has drafted seven options for classifying 47,000 acres of state land in the central Adirondacks, including the first phase of former Finch, Pruyn and Co. timberlands acquired by the state.
Posted on: 05/10/13
Willie Janeway, the new executive director of the Adirondack Council, is a pleasure to talk to and extraordinarily articulate.
Posted on: 05/08/13
WILLSBORO -- An environmental group hopes to block a proposed state constitutional amendment that would allow NYCO Minerals Inc. to mine beneath the state Forest Preserve.
Posted on: 05/08/13
The staff of the Adirondack Park Agency has proposed seven options for the classification of 22,538 acres of former Finch, Pruyn & Company lands recently acquired by the state.
Posted on: 05/07/13
For every pair of Patogonia shoes sold at Urban Shoes in Plattsburgh between May 11 through May 26, the Council will get $10.
Council Press
Posted on: 03/21/13
2013-14 Budget Includes $153 Million for the EPF - First Step in Rebuilding Program that Creates Jobs By Conserving New York’s Land, Air and Water
Posted on: 02/19/13
Janeway Current Reg’l Director for NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation in Hudson Valley/Catskill Region, also Worked for the Nature Conservancy and Adk. Mt. Club
Posted on: 02/13/13
Groups Call on Governor to Deny or Postpone Action that Would Ease Clear-cutting; United Call for Research Study, Stakeholder-based Scientific Process and Full Environmental Impact Statement.
Posted on: 02/08/13
Park Agency Board & Public Would be Cut Out of Review of Clear-Cutting
Posted on: 02/04/13
State Loses Forest Legacy Grant Aimed at Adding Lake, Mountain Parcel to Forest Preserve; Birthplace of Wilderness Preservation Movement to Remain in Private Hands for Now
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