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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 have to protect for future generations. Adirondack News aims to highlight both threats and opportunities concerning the Park’s ecological integrity, wild character and community vibrancy.

While popular discourse may say that only those with a scientific degree can contribute to research and society's understanding of environmental issues, but that's simply not true. Citizen science allows for the inclusion of everyday people into scientific dialogue. Read on to see how you can can assist scientists worldwide!

Every year, millions of people are drawn to the outdoors for a multitude of reasons. Everyone has their own motivation and for many, a large part of it is the physical challenge that the outdoors provide. But our Clarence Petty Intern Meg Desmond reminds us to make stewardship our most important backcountry goals

When is the last time you saw an exceptional view of the stars in the sky? Last night? Last year? Can you even remember the last time you saw a truly magnificent night sky? Read our blog to find out how you can see spectacular views in the night sky.

On Saturday, July 14, nearly 250 people gathered in Old Forge for the Adirondack Council’s Forever Wild Day. Our members and friends had a great time. We hope you enjoy the pictures from the event.

Earlier this summer, the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics (LNT) published a set of principles for social media. It stated  that what we share on social media has an impact on certain locations and it is a force that can be used for good or bad. It encourages users to use the new set of guidelines to critically look at what we are all sharing into the digital world, with protection of the resource as a priority.

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 have to protect for future generations. Adirondack News aims to highlight both threats and opportunities concerning the Park’s ecological integrity, wild character and community vibrancy.

Do you have fond memories of spending summer days in the Adirondacks? There is nothing better than escaping up to the Adirondacks to swim, hike, bike, boat, and eat during the summertime. The days are long, and the weather is warm. Summer in the Adirondacks is surely special.

Across the world, people from 150 nations have signed up to take part in Plastic Free July to tackle this issue. Are you ready to reduce plastic in your life?

As July ushers in warmer than usual temperatures in the mountains of the Adirondacks, it is only natural to want to be near the water. With an abundance of cool rivers and streams, the Park is home to some of the best water based recreation in New York State. For many, the idea of throwing on a pair of swimming trunks and grabbing a fishing pole to go chase some trout on a shady little stream is part of the summer ritual. But what seems like innocent fun can have lethal consequences, especially if you are not planning on keeping what you catch.