Adirondack Council News Archive

New York officially has a state budget, and many of the programs that the Adirondack Council advocated for were given funding in the final budget. Learn more about which Adirondack priorities were backed by the legislature and governor.

When it comes to managing the vast natural resources of New York, there can be a confusing array of plans that come forth from multiple agencies. While the Council works to keep you informed of the consequences of these many plans, there are two that are on the immediate horizon to watch closely - the State Wildlife Action Plan and the Open Space Plan. Learn what these plans are and what we're watching for as they are released to the public.

The Adirondack Park may be the original "rewilding" example, but the modern Adirondacks can still be made more friendly to wildlife. Our Rewilding Advocate explains how.

Read about the most important Adirondack conservation news from March, including eclipse updates, trout protection, wildlife corridors and more!

Marth DePoy, who served as the Adirondack Council's Sustainable Farm Intern last fall, looks back on her time spent with Adirondack farmers and producers who utilized the Essex Farm Institute's grant program.

The state Senate and Assembly proposed restoring funding to numerous Adirondack programs after Gov. Kathy Hochul left those items out of her budget proposal.

The Adirondack Council's Clean Water Coordinator makes the argument that the state budget should increase funding for clean water infrastructure. This state funding allows communities to update water and sewer systems, which is good for all New Yorkers.

The Adirondack conservation news in February this year includes an eclipse warning, road salt testimony, and the leadership change at the DEC. Learn more in our 5 Things You Need To Know blog!

Essex Farm Institute's annual Micro-grants application is now open for 2024! Applications are now being accepted until April 1, 2024.

Meet the Adirondack Council staff with our latest Behind the Loon blog! Janine Scherline joined the Council earlier this year as the Director of Development. Learn more about Janine and her love for the Adirondacks, music, and making connections.

The state Department of Environmental Conservation is taking public comments on how it manages bobcat populations, but the Adirondack Council thinks bobcats should largely be left "unmanaged." Learn why from our Rewilding Advocate John Davis.

Joining the Next Gen Council is a great way to help protect the Adirondacks - a place where lasting memories are made. Become part of a great team of new leaders in the Adirondacks, and help us work for a better Park for all.

The Adirondack Council today congratulated The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for developing...

The Biden-Harris administration’s decision to tighten the nation’s emissions standards...

Amy Godine’s recent book The Black Woods take a deeper-than-usual look at the historical role race played in the Adirondacks, long before there was an Adirondack Park. This book goes beyond John Brown and looks at the other individuals who worked to make Black suffrage a reality in New York. This book is required reading for those who believe that the Adirondacks belong to all New Yorkers, and want to ensure a more welcoming Adirondack Park.

Council Challenges State to Fund Safer, Affordable, More Climate-Friendly New York

Elizabeth Rogers recently started at the Council as the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Engagement, learn more about what matters to her in the Adirondack Park with her Behind the Loon blog.

Read the latest Adirondack conservation news from January, including the Governor's budget proposals that will impact the Adirondacks, eclipse safety, and a new law that will protect our native pollinators.

Our 2023 Clarence Petty Farm Intern, Martha DePoy, visited numerous Adirondack farms and producers to see how the Essex Farm Institute’s (EFI) Micro-grants are doing. EFI provides grants to Adirondack farmers to help them improve efficiency and lower their environmental impact. This is one of the many ways that EFI, which is a program of the Adirondack Council, supports our local food network and communities.

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