Parks and Open Spaces News: North Country/Adirondacks

The EPA is at risk of becoming the weakest its ever been since its founding in 1972. In response, Governor

This week Governor Cuomo announced the launch of the 2016 Open Space Conservation Plan to serve as a blueprint providing

Tuesday marked the end of the most unpredictable campaign cycle in recent memory. It broke with much of the conventional

There are many benefits to acquiring land for State Forest Preserves, but it can often make life difficult for residents who live in and around the acquired area because of the limits placed on new development. A recently passed bill seeks to ease this burden by creating a 750 acre land bank for certain public projects.

NYLCV, along with a coalition of partner groups, have issued a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo urging him to continue the ongoing effort to protect the Adirondack forest preserve.

According to the Adirondack Council’s annual report, the upstate New York forest preserve still faces serious challenges. Despite Governor Andrew Cuomo’s efforts to protect the park, outside interests stand poised to stake claims in the land.