The French & Indian War was the American colonial extension of the global conflict known as the Seven Years’ War (most fighting took place between 1756-1763) between two European coalitions led by the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom … Continue reading →
After reviewing the evidence, a state Supreme Court Justice has sided with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad and rejected New York State’s rail-trail plan. Over the past few years, one of the most heavily discussed issues in the Adirondacks has been … Continue reading →
The state Department of Environmental Conservation says personnel involved in the final design and construction of the multi-use Adirondack rail trail will be working in the corridor starting Monday.After many years of contentious debate over the future of the 119-mile … Continue reading →
iSeeMammals is a new citizen science project of the New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at Cornell University and DEC. It seeks to collect data to help researchers and DEC biologists study the distribution and size of the … Continue reading →
NYS DEC Lifeguard Qualifying Procedures Begin January 21, 2017 New Yorkers that love the outdoors and are looking for summer employment are invited to participate in free lifeguard qualifying procedures beginning January 21, 2017, the New York State Department of … Continue reading →
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sent this bulletin on 01/05/2017 10:45 AM EST The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sent this bulletin on 01/05/2017 10:45 AM EST to anglers and hunters. Be aware of at … Continue reading →
Reminder to Hunters: Only Antlered Deer May be Taken during Muzzleloader Season in WMUs 6A, 6F, 6J, and 6N The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that the early muzzleloader season in … Continue reading →
Are you ready for the Youth Big Game Hunt? This weekend brings a new opportunity for junior hunters, as New York’s annual Youth Big Game Hunt on Columbus Day weekend has expanded to include bear as well as deer. On … Continue reading →
NORTH HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday the completion of the State’s largest Adirondack land acquisition to the preserve in more than 100 years, with the purchase of the 20,758-acre Boreas Ponds Tract. The Tract is … Continue reading →
The state’s acquisition of 69,000 acres of timber lands in the heart of the Adirondacks reopens a perennial debate over the future of New York’s rich wilderness: what “forever wild” really means. For decades, advocates for hikers, bicyclists, anglers and … Continue reading →
Grants to Support Recreation, Economic Growth and Environmental Protection Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced nearly $400,000 in smart growth grant awards for six Adirondack Park communities. The Governor announced these Environmental Protection Fund-supported grants to Adirondack municipalities and not-for-profit … Continue reading →
