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In this month's blog, read about turtles, water quality, Forest Preserve protections, and more!

Spring in the Adirondacks is a very fluid time of year. It can snow and be warm on the same day, parking lots can be full or empty, and one may be sucked dry of all blood or merely spotted with hundreds of bites from black flies. But even with variable weather and hiking conditions, there are still some great ways to enjoy the Adirondacks in spring.

The Debar Lodge, an Adirondack great camp has recently become a highly debated topic. Read our blog to find out why.

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 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.

Aquatic invasive species weaken fisheries, reduce biodiversity, heighten levels of toxins throughout the water and food chain, and outcompete native species. They harm human health and negatively impact the economies of Adirondack communities that rely on tourism and outdoor recreation.

Adirondack Conservation News is a collection of the current events taking place in New York’s Adirondack Park. It aims to highlight both threats and opportunities concerning the Park’s ecological integrity, wild character, and community vibrancy.

The New York State Budget process is entering its final phase, when the Governor, Senate, and Assembly negotiate the details of a roughly $200 billion agreement. This agreement, in part, will directly impact efforts to protect wildlife and clean water in our magnificent Adirondack Park.

The state's High Peaks Wilderness Overuse Advisory Group (HPAG) released its final recommendations calling for immediate actions to manage overuse to preserve wilderness and protect public safety in the Adirondack High Peaks. These consensus recommendations are wide-ranging, covering topics from specific suggestions for education efforts already underway to long-ranging plans to build infrastructure, stakeholder engagement, and increase funding and staffing across the High Peaks.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting women who devoted their lives to making our planet a better place. These female conservation leaders most likely worked in the shadows of better-known male conservationists and were probably met with bias and resistance throughout their careers. But they persevered and were successful in protecting our lands, waters, and wildlife for every thing’s and everyone’s benefit.

If you take a deep look into the history of the Adirondacks, you'll find a record of diversity and sometimes inclusion. There are plenty of examples of African Americans in the Adirondacks, but little remains as examples of their contributions.