Many of us know someone who has been sick or faced major medical complications from tick bites. With an estimated 52,000 new cases of Lyme disease in New York State in 2017 and new tick-borne diseases appearing, the concern about ticks is growing. Despite this urgent public … [Read more...] about Panel Discussion on the Tick Crisis in the Adirondacks at the Whallonsburg Grange June 25
Lyme disease
Lyme Disease on the Rise in Essex County (THE SUN)
Lyme disease is on the rise in Essex County. “Our Lyme numbers are off the charts,” Susan Allott, Essex County Public Health Department’s Director of Preventive Services, reported to county lawmakers on Monday. Cases of the tick-born illness have doubled this year from 15 … [Read more...] about Lyme Disease on the Rise in Essex County (THE SUN)
Return Wolves to Increase Public Safety
[This is the third part of a three-part series recommending that we return wolves to their rightful place in the Adirondacks. If you missed the part which considers the ecological importance of carnivores, please consider reading "Restore the Adirondack Wolf" and "Economic and … [Read more...] about Return Wolves to Increase Public Safety
Serpentine Splendors: Snakes of Split Rock Wildway
Here on the equable Adirondack Coast, we are blessed with more snake species than colder parts of the Northeast. By northern forest standards we are fairly rich in amphibians, especially salamanders; but like most cool areas, we have only modest numbers of reptile species. The … [Read more...] about Serpentine Splendors: Snakes of Split Rock Wildway
We Should Welcome Cougars Back
Many local residents insist the "big cats" – Cougars, Pumas, Panthers, Mountain Lions (multiple names for the same animal) – are already here, or were never fully eradicated. From my readings and observations, it seems the many reported sightings of Cougars usually fall into … [Read more...] about We Should Welcome Cougars Back