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Your support and commitment to the Adirondacks strengthens our collective voice and impact. Please consider a special year-end contribution to help preserve the water, air and wildlands of the Adirondacks. All gifts received by December 31st will be matched 1:1 up to $80,000 by generous advocates for the Adirondack Park.  

The Adirondack Council has two new Clarence Petty Interns in its Albany office. Please take a moment to read about Alycia Bacon and Allison Stefanelli.

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.

We are happy to introduce you to our new “Behind the Loon” series. There are so many reasons our Adirondack Council team is great, and we want to give you a chance to meet every one of them and their talents, quirks, and passions. We will be highlighting a member of our team each month. It’s so nice to meet you! 

Decisions are being made in Washington, D.C. on climate change, cross-state air pollution, acid rain, invasive species, and federal funding of science that will impact the Adirondack Park future generations will inherit.

Most people recognize the importance of agriculture for food, fuel, and fiber, but farmland is also key to environmental stewardship. Small-scale, organic farming practices are an essential part of the vision for a healthy and sustainable Adirondack Park.

We are happy to introduce you to our new “Behind the Loon” series. There are so many reasons our Adirondack Council team is great, and we want to give you a chance to meet every one of them and their talents, quirks, and passions. We will be highlighting a member of our team each month. It’s so nice to meet you!

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.

Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Legislation will protect clean drinking water in the Park.

The Adirondack Park's Mount Marcy contains examples of nearly all of New York State’s protected alpine species. With steadily rising numbers of visitors, it’s important that we all understand just how fragile these plants are and what we can do to help protect them.