Press Releases
Adirondack Council Applauds Removal of Proposal to Allow Motorized Vehicles in Wilderness
The state Adirondack Park Agency recently withdrew a proposal that would have expanded motorized vehicle access into wilderness areas, and the Adirondack Council applauds that decision.
Adirondack Council Supports Governor’s Park Agency Board Nominees
The Adirondack Council applauded Gov. Hochul’s appointment of two new board members for the Adirondack Park Agency.
Adirondack Council Reaffirms Commitment to Protection of Whitney Lands, Wilderness and Strong Communities
The Adirondack Council supports the conservation of the Whitney estate, and has for 40 years.
Adirondack Council to Honor Robert J. Kafin with Lifetime Achievement Award
The Adirondack Council is proud to announce that at its Forever Wild Celebration the organization will honor Robert J. Kafin with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to the Adirondack Park.
NEWS – Essex Farm Institute to Become Permanent Feature of Adirondack Council’s Conservation Program
After ten years, the Adirondack Council is sunsetting its Adirondack Farmer and Value-Added Producer Micro-Grant Program. The Council’s new Working Lands Program will be overseen by Director of Conservation, Jackie Bowen.
NEWS Constitutional Amendment for Mt. Van Hoevenberg, New Park Agency Board, Road Salt Council, Crossbows Top List of Adirondack Council Legislative Priorities
Adirondack Council Reveals Its Priorities for the Remainder of Current Legislative Session
Adirondacks Maintain Key Funding in Late State Budget
EPF Rises, Clean Water Funds Hold Steady, Timbuctoo Institute Begins Move to SUNY Budget, Funds for Lake Carrying Capacity Study; ADKX Funded for African American Exhibit; Rangers Gain Retirement Equity
Adirondack Council Awards $22,500 in Micro-Grants to Support Farms, Help Sustain Local Food Businesses
Adirondack Council Awards $22,500 in sustainability micro-grants to local farms and food businesses
Adirondack Council Hires Andrew Williams as Director of Government Relations, Promotes Kevin Chlad to Deputy Director
The Adirondack Council is happy to announce that Andrew Williams has been hired…
Micro-Grants Available for Adirondack Farms, Producers, Value-Added Business
The Adirondack Council’s Essex Farm Institute Micro-Grant program is back for its 10th year! Adirondack farmers and producers can apply for grants from March 1 to April 1 this year.
Conservation Organizations Urge Park Agency to Drop Motor Vehicle Plan
Adirondack conservation organizations today said they were pleased…