In response to the destructive flooding experienced by the central Adirondack communities of Long Lake, Indian Lake, and Blue Mountain Lake, Adirondack Foundation is activating its Special and Urgent Needs (SUN) Fund to coordinate and distribute support to the communities where … [Read more...] about Adirondack Foundation Accepting Donations for Central Adirondack Flood Relief
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Lake Champlain Boathouse Blues
Welcome to spring in the Champlain Valley. And to Rosslyn's annual spring drama: the Lake Champlain boathouse blues! Over the last month lake water level has been rising, rising, rising. And rising some more. In fact, it's even risen since I started drafting this post. … [Read more...] about Lake Champlain Boathouse Blues
Family Moves to North Country after Flooding Disaster
Alice Dowty and her daughter Lisa lost their home in one of the unprecedented flooding disasters happening in the southern United States. They lost everything and with no home to return to they are being forced to relocate and are choosing to move to Westport, NY where they have … [Read more...] about Family Moves to North Country after Flooding Disaster
2011 Flood of Lake Champlain Basin
Last year's flooding caused major problems in the Champlain valley. Rivers overflowed, and Lake Champlain rose to record heights causing a lot of damage to the shore and many shore-line properties. I remember seeing the Essex-Charlotte ferry dock covered in water all the way up … [Read more...] about 2011 Flood of Lake Champlain Basin
Old Dock Opening July 1
I stopped by The Old Dock Restaurant on Thursday to catch up with Steve McKenna who was pruning hedges and getting the parking lot ready for their July 1 opening date. Really? Really! Despite totally record breaking Lake Champlain flooding, McKenna has worked around the clock … [Read more...] about Old Dock Opening July 1