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October 18, 2019  |  by: Lisa M. Genier - Adirondack Council Program Analyst
About the Common Loon
Loons. We all love them. We all get a thrill when we see a loon or hear their haunting cries. A bit of  research further expanded my appreciation for these creatures I have enjoyed my entire life. Here’s what I learned about this great symbol of wilderness.
October 2, 2019  |  by: Casey Marvell - Adirondack Council's Policy Fellow
5 Things You Need to Know | September ADK Conservation News
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 must to protect for future generations. Adirondack Conservation News aims to highlight both threats and opportunities concerning the Park’s ecological integrity, wild character and community vibrancy.
September 20, 2019  |  by: Mary Godnick - Adirondack Council Marketing and Communications Associate
5 Things You Can Do to Be A Better Advocate for the Adirondacks on Social Media
As part of the Leave No Trace Hot Spot event in the High Peaks, a select group gathered at the Adirondack Mountain Club's Heart Lake Program Center for a training with staff from the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and a discussion around how social media affects recreational impacts in the Adirondacks.
September 11, 2019  |  by: Lizzie Fainberg - Essex Farm Institute Rural Law Fellow
Climate Change and Agriculture in the Adirondacks
As the effects of climate change become more pronounced globally and across the nation, climate leaders have been working toward identifying the prominent causes of, and potential solutions to, this international problem. Agriculture has long been identified as a major source of greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. However, certain agricultural practices, such as cover cropping, sustainable forestry, and attention to soil health can help transform agriculture from part of the problem into part of the solution.
September 4, 2019  |  by: Julia Randall - Adirondack Council's Clarence Petty Intern
Wild Thoughts  Part III -  Why Wilderness?
Wild Thoughts is a three-part blog series on wilderness ethics and management written in anticipation of the 2020 Adirondack Wilderness Symposium. Organized in part by Adirondack Council, the Symposium (dates TBD) will be open to the public and will feature programming on such varied topics as the legal status of wilderness in New York State, wilderness management in the era of climate change, and the more intangible, philosophical character of wilderness. Similarly, each segment of this summer-long blog series will tackle a different, broad wilderness-related question. Together, the Symposium and this series will attempt to offer a comprehensive, 21st-century consideration of wilderness as a legal concept, an ecological condition, and a cultural phenomenon.
August 29, 2019  |  by: Casey Marvell - Adirondack Council's Policy Fellow
5 Things You Need to Know | August 2019 ADK Conservation News
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 must to protect for future generations. Adirondack Conservation News aims to highlight both threats and opportunities concerning the Park’s ecological integrity, wild character and community vibrancy.
August 26, 2019  |  by: Will Lutkewitte - Clarence Petty Vision Intern
A Look at Regional Planning Beyond the Blue Line
Will Lutkewitte -has been working as a Clarence Petty Intern for the Adirondack Council this summer assisting with the Council’s long-range VISION Project. One facet of the project addresses Adirondack Park governance and ways it can be positioned for success in the future. He looked agencies around the country that were facing similar challenges as the Adirondack Park Agency, and how they could provide possible model solutions.
August 22, 2019  |  by: Julia Randall - Adirondack Council's Clarence Petty Intern
Wild Thoughts - Part II
Wild Thoughts is a three-part blog series on wilderness ethics and management written in anticipation of the 2020 Adirondack Wilderness Symposium. Organized in part by Adirondack Council, the Symposium (dates TBD) will be open to the public and will feature programming on such varied topics as the legal status of wilderness in New York State, wilderness management in the era of climate change, and the more intangible, philosophical character of wilderness. Similarly, each segment of this summer-long blog series will tackle a different, broad wilderness-related question. Together, the Symposium and this series will attempt to offer a comprehensive, 21st-century consideration of wilderness as a legal concept, an ecological condition, and a cultural phenomenon.
August 9, 2019  |  by: Julia Randall - Adirondack Council's Clarence Petty Intern
Invasive Species: A Midsummer Update
Twice a year, Adirondack stakeholders meet to discuss the current state of invasive species management in the Park. On July 22, Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program partners convened for this year’s summer meeting. At the event, the Adirondack Council and other organizations from around the Park discussed past progress and desired ecological and legislative outcomes on invasive species.
July 30, 2019  |  by: Kevin Chlad - Adirondack Council Director of Government Relations
2019 Common Ground Alliance Forum | What We Heard
More than 275 people gathered last week for the 2019 Adirondack Common Ground Alliance (CGA) Forum, now in its 13th year, to discuss current challenges and opportunities for the Adirondack Park. The CGA is a diverse network of dedicated people who focus on addressing issues that affect the whole Adirondack Park: its communities, institutions, people and environment.

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