The Adirondack Council

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What We Do:

Protect Land
Private Lands
Public Lands
Environmental Protection Fund

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

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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

Nathan Farb Photo Raffle

On Friday, December 10, 2010,
the Adirondack Council will raffle off
a photogragh by Nathan Farb

Click for more information and
to purchase tickets.

Congratulations to the winners of our NorthFace/Black Diamond Equip. Raffle

Tent: Kathleen & Roger, T - Clinton, NY
Backpack: Carolyn, M - Glen Park, NY
Sleeping Bag: Thomas, M - Katonah, NY
Trekking Poles: Brian, S - NY, NY
Lantern: Leslie, B - Plattsburgh, NY
Headlamp 1: Janet, F - Amagansett, NY
Headlamp 2: Thomas, B - Syracuse, NY

What's New

Adirondack Council to Honor Keeping Track as Part of Annual Gathering at Essex Lighthouse August 5 - Group Focuses Efforts on Wildlife and Habitat Conservation throughout Champlain Basin, including Migratory Paths between Green Mountains & Adirondacks

EPA Announces New Rule to Reduce Acid Rain

COMMON GROUND ALLIANCE PRESS RELEASE
Adirondack Common Ground Alliance 2010 Focus on Building Sustainable Private Sector Employment - Annual Gathering of Business, Community, Environmental and Government Reps Seeking Economic Stimulus Consistent with Community, Environmental Goals

Adirondack Harvest Wins 2010 "Conservationist of the Year" Award from Adirondack Council - "Harvest" Makes Park’s Residents and Environment Healthier by Connecting Local Farmers to Local Buyers; Cuts Transport Costs, Boosts Quality & Nutrition

On July 10th, the Adirondack Council held it's Forever Wild Day and Annual Membership Meeting
See how the Council, it's friends, and members celebrated the day!

Products For Sale in Our Shop
Loon Bank, Patagonia Fleece Vest and more!!

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

Carbon Reduction Certificates

Adirondack Park
Issues

The Adirondack Council's Position Paper on Agriculture in the Adirondack Park

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

See how much carbon we emit and how the Council's Carbon Reduction Certificates will limit total emissions in our region.

Adirondack Council
in the News

July 19, 2010 - Adirondack Almanack
BLOG ENTRY
Adirondack Harvest Named Conservationist of the Year

July 15, 2010 - Daily Gazette
Power Line Plan Reduced in Scope

July 15, 2010 - NCPR
In Search for Common Ground, Adk Groups Take Small Steps
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July 12, 2010 - Watertown Times
Council Praising Clean Air Proposal - Group Says Acid Rain Damage Would Be Reduced if Law is Put in Effect

July 8, 2010 - Times Union
EDITORIAL
Clearing the Air