The weather is beginning to warm up, and it finally feels like spring is in the air in the Adirondacks! However, if you’re a wildlife fan, then you might know that amphibians will be migrating this time of year in the Adirondack Park and New York State. Throughout their spring migration season, visitors and...
The 2018 Trout Fishing Season Is Here: Cast Your Line in the Adirondacks
Spring is here, and you know what that means – New York State’s trout fishing season is underway! If you’ve been itching to put away the ice fishing gear and catch some trout, then make your plans for a spring fishing trip to the Adirondack Park. Trout Fishing Season Kicks Off Trout fishing season...
APA Seeks Final Approval for Travel Corridor Amendment in Support of the Rail-Trail Project
By now, you’ve probably heard about NY State’s 34-mile rail-trail project between Lake Placid and Tupper Lake in the Adirondacks. Originally proposed a few years ago, the project resulted in a lawsuit and a NY State Supreme Court Justice annulling the state’s plan. Despite the judge’s decision back in September 2017, the Adirondack Park...
The Tanker Car Fight Continues in the Adirondacks Despite New Developments
Iowa Pacific Holdings’ decision to store old tanker cars on rail line in the Adirondack Park is still a hot topic of conversation; however, there have been some major developments recently. As the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) moves forward to argue that the rail line is “abandoned,” the new owner of the Tahawus...
Goodbye to the Ghost Cat: Eastern Cougar Declared Extinct in Northeastern U.S.
Nicknamed the ghost cat, the eastern cougar once roamed the Adirondack Park and Northeastern United States centuries ago. Extirpation of this creature due to hunting and deforestation led to a rapid decline in the population, and now, despite rare sightings around the region, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has declared it officially extinct....
In a Major Decision, the Adirondack Park Agency Approves the Classification of the Boreas Ponds Tract
Who could have predicted that when New York State purchased the Boreas Ponds Tract back in April 2016 for $14.5 million, the debate over the property’s classification would last for nearly two years? Throughout this discussion period, environmental groups, members of the general public, and more voiced their opinion about whether or not the...
Another Rail-Trail? Discussion Over Tanker Car Storage Plan Continues in the Adirondacks
Over the past few months, Iowa Pacific Holdings’ decision to store old tanker cars on sections of railroad in the Adirondack Park has been a hot topic of discussion. While the rail company has defended their actions, others, including Senator Chuck Schumer, have raised issues with the plan and suggested alternatives. Status of the...
Large-Scale Conservation Tract In Southeastern Adirondacks Acquired By Open Space Institute
As part of their commitment to preserving lands in New York State and beyond, the Open Space Institute (OSI) has recently acquired a 1,285-acre property in the Southeastern Adirondacks. The piece of land includes beautiful Huckleberry Mountain, which the public will have better access to in the near future. Photo Credit: Dave Kraus/courtesy Open Space...
Union Tank Car Co. To Remove Tanker Cars From Storage In The Adirondacks
Last week in his 2018 State of the State, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the state would file a petition with the Federal Surface Transportation Board to stop Saratoga & North Creek Railway’s (SNCR) tanker car storage plan in the Adirondack Park. In response, Union Tank Car Company, the owner of roughly...
Governor Cuomo Calls For Stop To Empty Railcar Storage In The Adirondacks
Last month, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo received a letter from a coalition asking for the state to take action against the storage of railcars in the Adirondacks. This week, he announced that New York State is taking legal action as part of the 2018 State of the State. Get a brief recap of...