Adirondack Council
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Defending the East's greatest wilderness through advocacy and action to ensure the ecological integrity and wild character of the Adirondack Park
Your voice makes a difference. Right now, Governor Hochul is drafting her 2026-2027 state budget proposal. With your help, we can advocate for strong funding for the Adirondacks!
Tell @governor.ny.gov to invest in the Adirondacks!
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Tell @governor.ny.gov to invest in the Adirondacks!
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December 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Your voice makes a difference. Right now, Governor Hochul is drafting her 2026-2027 state budget proposal. With your help, we can advocate for strong funding for the Adirondacks!
Tell @governor.ny.gov to invest in the Adirondacks!
adirondackcouncil.quorum.us/campaign/151...
Tell @governor.ny.gov to invest in the Adirondacks!
adirondackcouncil.quorum.us/campaign/151...
Help us work for a better #Adirondacks for all New Yorkers!
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December 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Help us work for a better #Adirondacks for all New Yorkers!
Join today: donate.adirondackcouncil.org/product/NEWM...
Join today: donate.adirondackcouncil.org/product/NEWM...
Almost half-way there! Double your donation for the Adirondack Park!
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December 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Almost half-way there! Double your donation for the Adirondack Park!
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December 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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DEC is closely monitoring the weather forecast for this weekend, which shows the potential for trapping colder air and pollution closer to the surface.
Map below shows AQI forecast for Saturday, December 6th.
Map below shows AQI forecast for Saturday, December 6th.
December 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
DEC is closely monitoring the weather forecast for this weekend, which shows the potential for trapping colder air and pollution closer to the surface.
Map below shows AQI forecast for Saturday, December 6th.
Map below shows AQI forecast for Saturday, December 6th.
December 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
“Coal fired power plants nearly destroyed the Adirondack Park’s forests, lakes and ponds with acid rain,” said Adirondack Council's John Sheehan. “Things are starting to get better here after 30 years of pollution reductions. We don’t want to undo this win and once again lose trees and fish.”
EPA rollback of air pollution standards threatens Adirondacks
https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/environment/epa-rollback-of-air-pollution-standards-threatens-adirondacks/
https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/environment/epa-rollback-of-air-pollution-standards-threatens-adirondacks/
December 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
“Coal fired power plants nearly destroyed the Adirondack Park’s forests, lakes and ponds with acid rain,” said Adirondack Council's John Sheehan. “Things are starting to get better here after 30 years of pollution reductions. We don’t want to undo this win and once again lose trees and fish.”
This Giving Tuesday, give back to the Adirondack Park! Help us work for a better Adirondacks for current and future generations, AND have your gift doubled or tripled!
donate.adirondackcouncil.org/yearend25
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December 2, 2025 at 12:14 PM
This Giving Tuesday, give back to the Adirondack Park! Help us work for a better Adirondacks for current and future generations, AND have your gift doubled or tripled!
donate.adirondackcouncil.org/yearend25
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New York’s next conservation leaders are starting their journeys right here at SUNY.
From SUNY Cortland to the Adirondacks, executive director Rocci Aguirre’s journey shows how SUNY programs like the Timbuctoo Institute & SUNY Outdoors for All are opening doors for students across NY to
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From SUNY Cortland to the Adirondacks, executive director Rocci Aguirre’s journey shows how SUNY programs like the Timbuctoo Institute & SUNY Outdoors for All are opening doors for students across NY to
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Pathways to a conservation future - Adirondack Almanack
Rocci Aquirre shares his experience at SUNY Cortland and how it informed his path in environmental conservation.
www.adirondackexplorer.org
December 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM
New York’s next conservation leaders are starting their journeys right here at SUNY.
From SUNY Cortland to the Adirondacks, executive director Rocci Aguirre’s journey shows how SUNY programs like the Timbuctoo Institute & SUNY Outdoors for All are opening doors for students across NY to
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From SUNY Cortland to the Adirondacks, executive director Rocci Aguirre’s journey shows how SUNY programs like the Timbuctoo Institute & SUNY Outdoors for All are opening doors for students across NY to
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New York’s next conservation leaders are starting their journeys right here at SUNY.
From SUNY Cortland to the Adirondacks, executive director Rocci Aguirre’s journey shows how SUNY programs like the Timbuctoo Institute & SUNY Outdoors for All are opening doors for students across NY to
(1/3)
From SUNY Cortland to the Adirondacks, executive director Rocci Aguirre’s journey shows how SUNY programs like the Timbuctoo Institute & SUNY Outdoors for All are opening doors for students across NY to
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Pathways to a conservation future - Adirondack Almanack
Rocci Aquirre shares his experience at SUNY Cortland and how it informed his path in environmental conservation.
www.adirondackexplorer.org
December 1, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Double your impact for the Adirondacks!
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Year-End Match
Double Your Impact - Match your gift up to $250,000!
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December 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Double your impact for the Adirondacks!
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"Pipeline programs like these expand access to environment-focused education and give New Yorkers... the tools to advocate for conservation and sustainability."
www.adirondackexplorer.org/environment/...
www.adirondackexplorer.org/environment/...
Pathways to a conservation future - Adirondack Almanack
Rocci Aquirre shares his experience at SUNY Cortland and how it informed his path in environmental conservation.
www.adirondackexplorer.org
December 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM
"Pipeline programs like these expand access to environment-focused education and give New Yorkers... the tools to advocate for conservation and sustainability."
www.adirondackexplorer.org/environment/...
www.adirondackexplorer.org/environment/...
Applications due tomorrow!!!
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Legislative Intern - Adirondack Council
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November 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Applications due tomorrow!!!
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Learn more about what we and our members, supporters and partners have accomplished this year! And give a gift to support our work for the #Adirondack Park
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Impact - Adirondack Council
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November 20, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Learn more about what we and our members, supporters and partners have accomplished this year! And give a gift to support our work for the #Adirondack Park
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This year we've secured millions in funding for science, conservation, and land protection; hundreds of millions for communities and infrastructure; got a constitutional amendment passed; and celebrated 50 years of work for the Adirondacks.
Double your impact for the #Adirondacks this giving season! A generous donor will match all gifts to the Adirondack Council, and new/increased donors will have their dollars TRIPLED! Now is the time to make the most of your gift for the Adirondack Park!
donate.adirondackcouncil.org/yearend25
donate.adirondackcouncil.org/yearend25
Year-End Match
Double Your Impact - Match your gift up to $250,000!
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November 20, 2025 at 2:28 AM
This year we've secured millions in funding for science, conservation, and land protection; hundreds of millions for communities and infrastructure; got a constitutional amendment passed; and celebrated 50 years of work for the Adirondacks.
Join our team!! We're hiring a full-time, paid Legislative Intern to work in our Albany office! This is a hands-on, fully integrated position that will give the successful candidate invaluable experience! Applications due 11/22, apply today!
www.adirondackcouncil.org/who-we-are/c...
www.adirondackcouncil.org/who-we-are/c...
Legislative Intern - Adirondack Council
www.adirondackcouncil.org
November 19, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Join our team!! We're hiring a full-time, paid Legislative Intern to work in our Albany office! This is a hands-on, fully integrated position that will give the successful candidate invaluable experience! Applications due 11/22, apply today!
www.adirondackcouncil.org/who-we-are/c...
www.adirondackcouncil.org/who-we-are/c...
Right after Friday’s meeting wrapped up, Jackie Bowen celebrated the APA’s vote, calling it a big moment for the park. Bowen is the director of conservation at the Adirondack Council.
www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/5...
www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/5...
APA sends Lewis weapons range project to rare adjudicatory hearing
The APA said it didn't believe the data submitted by Michael Hopmeier on the potential impacts of a weapons range was sufficient.
www.northcountrypublicradio.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Right after Friday’s meeting wrapped up, Jackie Bowen celebrated the APA’s vote, calling it a big moment for the park. Bowen is the director of conservation at the Adirondack Council.
www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/5...
www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/5...
We remain committed to working with landowners, developers, community leaders, non-profit stakeholders, and the state, to secure a future for Whitney Park that honors the legacy of the Whitney family and their stewardship of this incredible landscape.
www.adirondackexplorer.org/almanack-adi...
www.adirondackexplorer.org/almanack-adi...
COMMENTARY: Whitney contract restrictions lead to deal failing - Adirondack Almanack
Whitney deal failed due to estate contract restrictions
www.adirondackexplorer.org
November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We remain committed to working with landowners, developers, community leaders, non-profit stakeholders, and the state, to secure a future for Whitney Park that honors the legacy of the Whitney family and their stewardship of this incredible landscape.
www.adirondackexplorer.org/almanack-adi...
www.adirondackexplorer.org/almanack-adi...
Double your impact for the #Adirondacks this giving season! A generous donor will match all gifts to the Adirondack Council, and new/increased donors will have their dollars TRIPLED! Now is the time to make the most of your gift for the Adirondack Park!
donate.adirondackcouncil.org/yearend25
donate.adirondackcouncil.org/yearend25
Year-End Match
Double Your Impact - Match your gift up to $250,000!
donate.adirondackcouncil.org
November 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Double your impact for the #Adirondacks this giving season! A generous donor will match all gifts to the Adirondack Council, and new/increased donors will have their dollars TRIPLED! Now is the time to make the most of your gift for the Adirondack Park!
donate.adirondackcouncil.org/yearend25
donate.adirondackcouncil.org/yearend25
For more than 35 years, the Adirondack Council has championed the protection of the Whitney lands because their ecological, recreational, and economical value is significant to the ecological and cultural fabric of the Park & our combined rural communities
www.adirondackexplorer.org/almanack-adi...
www.adirondackexplorer.org/almanack-adi...
COMMENTARY: Whitney contract restrictions lead to deal failing - Adirondack Almanack
Whitney deal failed due to estate contract restrictions
www.adirondackexplorer.org
November 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
For more than 35 years, the Adirondack Council has championed the protection of the Whitney lands because their ecological, recreational, and economical value is significant to the ecological and cultural fabric of the Park & our combined rural communities
www.adirondackexplorer.org/almanack-adi...
www.adirondackexplorer.org/almanack-adi...
The Adirondack Council is urging New York voters to approve Proposal One on the November 4 ballot, authorizing construction of Olympic winter sports facilities on 323 acres of state lands in the Adirondack Park.
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Adirondack Council: Vote YES on Proposal 1 on Election Day - Adirondack Council
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 ADIRONDACK COUNCIL: VOTE YES ON PROPOSAL ONE ON ELECTION DAY Voters Can OK Recently Constructed Olympic Winter Sports Complex, Gain New Wild Forest ELI...
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October 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The Adirondack Council is urging New York voters to approve Proposal One on the November 4 ballot, authorizing construction of Olympic winter sports facilities on 323 acres of state lands in the Adirondack Park.
www.adirondackcouncil.org/adirondack-c...
www.adirondackcouncil.org/adirondack-c...
The Adirondack Council today called on NY’s Adirondack Park Agency to hold a special adjudicatory hearing to review a permit request from a Florida company that seeks a use permit to test modern military cannons on private land inside the Adirondack Park.
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Adirondack Council Calls for Hearing on Hopmeier Project - Adirondack Council
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 ADIRONDACK COUNCIL CALLS FOR HEARING ON HOPMEIR PROJECT Conditions and Issues Warrant an Adjudicatory Hearing on Impacts of Projectile Tests ELIZABETHTOWN,...
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October 21, 2025 at 11:49 AM
The Adirondack Council today called on NY’s Adirondack Park Agency to hold a special adjudicatory hearing to review a permit request from a Florida company that seeks a use permit to test modern military cannons on private land inside the Adirondack Park.
www.adirondackcouncil.org/adirondack-c...
www.adirondackcouncil.org/adirondack-c...
The protection of wild lands unites the Adirondacks with forests across the country. By standing up for the Roadless Rule, we stand with all who fight to keep America’s wildest places intact.
Your voice is needed—and time is short.
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Your voice is needed—and time is short.
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September 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The protection of wild lands unites the Adirondacks with forests across the country. By standing up for the Roadless Rule, we stand with all who fight to keep America’s wildest places intact.
Your voice is needed—and time is short.
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Your voice is needed—and time is short.
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In honor of our 50th anniversary, we're raffling off a Hornbeck canoe! Twelve feet, 18 pounds, #Adirondack made.
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August 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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This is a legitimately bad policy on both the ecological and economic merits. Tell the USDA to keep the rule in place! @adirondackcouncil.bsky.social
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September 8, 2025 at 11:04 PM
This is a legitimately bad policy on both the ecological and economic merits. Tell the USDA to keep the rule in place! @adirondackcouncil.bsky.social
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