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 [...]

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First Confirmation of the Aquatic Nuisance Algae in New York State

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Rock Snot. An invasive species of which I have not heard about. Normally I’d be on-board with this sort of thing, but check the suggested methods of preventing the spread. My comments and emphasis in red.

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Amy has an interesting piece about kayaking in The City. NYC paddling? Yup.

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NCPR lists a round-up of this summer’s Adirondack Paddling events. This goes along with an excellent interview by Brian Mann of Brian McDonnell, owner and operator of Mac’s Canoe Livery in Lake Clear.
May 19: ‘Round the Mountain Canoe and Kayak Race - Saranac Lake
June 9 & 10 Madrid Flatwater Weekend
June 16: Tupper Lake 9 [...]

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The travel review megasite TripAdvisor.com has just released their annual Travel Trends Survey for 2007. Based on the survey of 4,000 travelers worldwide, they have come up with some exciting findings. It seems the Adirondacks is ideally positioned to be a top destination featuring many of the things travelers are seeking to find, [...]

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DEC ANNOUNCES TERMINATION OF ALL ELECTRIC HOOKUPS AT AUSABLE POINT CAMPGROUND
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that Ausable Point Campground will discontinue electrical services for the 2006 season. According to DEC, the current service is outdated and no longer complies with required safety standards. This [...]

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