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The Adirondack Council envisions an Adirondack Park composed of large core
wilderness areas
, connected to working farms and forests, and augmented by
vibrant local communities.

In Memoriam
Clarence Petty ~ 1905-2009


A founding Adirondack Council Director, Adirondack activist, and legend.

Make a contribution in his honor to the Clarence Petty Internship Program.

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What's New
Action Alert
Governor Proposes Drastic Cuts to the EPF and APA - Letters Needed to Urge the Legislature to Fix the Budget

Acid Rain Damage Subsides for Two More Adirondack Lakes, More Pollution Cuts Needed So Hundreds More Can Recover - Trends Show Regulations Working, But Congressional Action Needed to Bring Damage to End in Adirondack Park, Catskills, Hudson Highlands

Adirondack Council Legislative Director, Scott Lorey, Testifies at Legislative Budget Hearing

Governor Paterson's Budget an Attack on Environment, Park Agency - Plan Would Destroy Integrity of EPF, Hack Park Staff

Adirondack Council Sues Three State Agencies Over Illegal Snowmobile Trail Development Plan for Park - Newly Approved State Plan Violates, Contradicts Existing Laws



Cool Park/Healthy Planet Program
Help Protect the Park from global climate change with our
Carbon Reduction Certificates

How Much Carbon Dioxide?
See how much carbon we emit and how the Council's Carbon Reduction Certificates will limit total emissions in our region.

Save The Date!
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Adirondack Council's
Forever Wild Day

Hohmeyer's Lake Clear Lodge Lake Clear, NY

Adirondack Park
Issues

The Adirondack Council's Position Paper on Agriculture in the Adirondack Park

Common Ground Alliance's Blueprint for the Blueline

Protecting the Low Elevation Boreal Forest

The Council's paper Climate Change and Future Land Use in the Adirondack Park

Communication Towers in the Park & the Council's Model Ordinance for Towers

Tips for Conserving Energy and Saving the Environment & Earth Saving Tips from Earthshare

Adirondack Council
in the News

January 26, 2010 - Post Star
Officials to Testify For, Against Land Purchase Moratorium Plan


January 24, 2010 - Times Union
COMMENTARY
A Shame Animals Can't Vote

January 24, 2010 - Daily Gazette - OPINION
Cuts Will Leave Scars

Governor’s Proposed Budget will Hurt Adirondacks Economy — and Stature

January 21, 2010 - Daily Gazette
Budget Plan Would Stop Buying of Adirondack Land


January 19, 2010 - WNBZ
Officials Calling for Revamped Towers Policy

Other articles


Bacon Brothers:
Kevin & Michael, Star in Public Service Announcments to Help the Park

PSA about climate change
PSA about the Adirondack Park

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