The NYS DEC announced the formation of an interagency “Quiet Waters Working Group for the Adirondack Park”.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis and Adirondack Park Agency (APA) Chairman Curt Stiles today announced the formation of an interagency “Quiet Waters Working Group for the Adirondack Park.” The working group will evaluate [...]
A Motorless Movement
June 3rd, 2008 · 3 Comments · News
Tags: apa·conservation·dec·economic development·energy·environment·paddle·pollution
Local Blogosphere Gains Voices
April 14th, 2008 · No Comments · News
This morning met me with an announcement that the Plattsburgh Press Republican has launched an “online magazine“. Just goes to show you that anyone can get some airtime through self-publishing. Interesting how they decided to off-shore it from their newspaper site, but maybe it helps with keeping the content focused.
Anyway, our Plattsburgh “scene” [...]
Tags: clinton county·economic development·plattsburgh·web 2.0
Free Energy Accounting
April 4th, 2008 · 1 Comment · News
The news about Titus Mountain is pretty incredible.
As soon as I heard this, my thoughts were, “There has got to me more than one person involved.”
Plus, this crime takes place in a context that bears examining.
Tags: crime·economic development·energy·franklin county·ski
Tourism, Taxes, and Growth in the Heart of the Adirondacks
October 11th, 2007 · 3 Comments · Destination Marketing, News
This really is my favorite time of year in the Adirondacks. We’re just past Columbus Day so the bulk of the crowds are gone for the season. Don’t get me wrong, I love tourists! I had the entire Blue Ridge Road to myself with colors which can only be described as sublime. [...]
Tags: adirondack museum·blue mountain lake·economic development·hamilton county·taxes
Planning for a Better Future in the Adirondacks
September 27th, 2007 · 3 Comments · News
Did you know that Hamilton County in the Adirondacks has the lowest population density out of any county in New York? Well, it’s true - 1/km² (3/mi²). I also think it may be the only county in New York that does not feature a stoplight. Interesting, right? Add the fact that most [...]
Tags: adirondack museum·blue mountain lake·economic development·events·hamilton county


