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Tighter Federal Soot Standards Will Benefit the Adirondacks
Thursday, February 8, 2024
The Biden-Harris administration’s decision to tighten the nation’s emissions standards...

Adirondack Council Calls for Restoration of Vital Adirondack Ecological and Social Equity programs
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Adirondack Council today called on the NYS Legislature to restore funding to key...

Groups Urge Backcountry Caution During Eclipse
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST), Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK), and Adirondack Council are urging caution…

Governor's Budget Misses Opportunity to Promote Safer, Affordable, More Climate-Friendly New York
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Governor Kathy Hochul left several Adirondack programs out of her budget proposal for the state.

Top Professionals Join Adirondack Council Senior Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2024
Janine Scherline will join our staff as Director of Development in mid-January. At the same time, Elizabeth Rogers of Willsboro will join the Council as Director of Strategic Initiatives and Engagement.

Water Quality Grants, Civic Engagement and Action on Algal Blooms in Governor's State of the State Message
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State address this week showed encouraging signs that state initiatives will help the communities and wilderness of the Adirondack Park.

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In the News

Climate report hones in on impacts on recreation – Adirondack Explorer – February 7, 2024

Adirondack Lakes have an oxygen problem. It's worse than scientists previously thought – NCPR – February 6, 2024

Olympic facilities funding questioned in budget talks – Adirondack Explorer – February 6, 2024

Lead tackle still a leading cause of loon deaths in the Adirondacks – NCPR – February 5, 2024

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For more information, please contact  John Sheehan - Adirondack Council Director of Communications at:

Jsheehan@adirondackcouncil.org
518.432.1770

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