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There are six million acres in the Adirondack Park, providing enough woods, water and recreation for plenty of people. Yet there is not a lot of diversity among the people who live and visit there, so individuals and organizations are gathering for a symposium on August 16 to help change that.
Get out and Enjoy!
This summer new state Forest Preserve lands surrounding the Essex Chain of Lakes are open to the public for the first time in over a hundred years. It's exciting that people are getting to see firsthand this new acquisition in the Adirondack Park.
The Adirondack Council's intern in our Elizabethtown office recently participated in the BioBlitz at the Adirondack Interpretive Center located in Newcomb. He wrote about his experience and the impact it had on him.
On Saturday, July 12, the Adirondack Council held its annual Forever Wild Day in Elizabethtown. The Council honored the Marshall family and the Adirondack Explorer magazine.
Sunday, July 6th was the first day of New York's Invasive Species Awareness Week. Learn more about invasive species and what you can do to help protect our favorite places.
Recent changes in federal regulations will significantly curb acid rain in the years ahead. The loons in the Adirondacks will be happy to see acid rain go, but will still be hurt by lingering mercury and aluminum contamination. We will need to do more.
Recently, the Adirondack Council's Executive Director, Willie Janeway, took a four-day hike through the western portion of the Adirondack Park. In his journey, he found pleasantries, problems and possibilities.
I'm sure you've heard the old saying,"Bigger is Better." Well, not when it comes to all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). As you can imagine, larger and heavier ATVs can do more damage to the environment.
One thing you may not know about the Adirondack Council is that we advocate for the conservation of agricultural lands in the Adirondack Park. We're helping to spread the word to Eat Local to be healthy, protect the environment and build a strong local economy.
The next opportunity you have, walk to your bathroom and look at your personal care products. Do any of the products you use contain "microbeads?" Chances are, they do.
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