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Old-Growth Forest Network Recognizes Dickenson’s Point

June 26, 2015 By Joan Maloof Leave a Comment

Old- Growth Forest Network Sign and Tree (Credit: Jamie Phillips)

Precious little ancient forest still exists on the shores of Lake Champlain, but in our community one special stretch of old-growth forest occurs between Essex and Westport. From the Lee Trust land on Rose Point to the Rock Harbor land on Dickenson’s Point, there are towering … [Read more...] about Old-Growth Forest Network Recognizes Dickenson’s Point

Filed Under: Nature, News Tagged With: Dickenson’s Point, Eddy Foundation, Eddy Trust, environmental conservation, Old-Growth Forest Network, Rock Harbor, Split Rock Wildway

Improving Soil and Water Conservation

February 6, 2015 By Daniel Rivera Leave a Comment

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Concerned citizens in the Champlain Valley and elsewhere have made the connection that our activities on this planet are woven into the web of life. Our actions can have serious repercussions both long-term and short-term if we're not kind to each other. Some of the worst … [Read more...] about Improving Soil and Water Conservation

Filed Under: Agriculture Tagged With: ADK Farmer Dan, environmental conservation, environmental management, Essex County Soil & Water Conservation District, farming, Soil, Triple Green Jade Farm, water, water quality

Restore the Adirondack Wolf

August 22, 2014 By John Davis 2 Comments

Wolf, by Larry Master (www.masterimages.org)

[This is the first of a three-part series considering the merits of restoring the Adirondack wolf. The two subsequent posts are "Economic and Social Reasons for Wolf Restoration" and "Return Wolves to Increase Public Safety". Special thanks to Lake Placid based nature … [Read more...] about Restore the Adirondack Wolf

Filed Under: Nature Tagged With: Adirondack Park, Adirondack Wolf, carnivores, Cougar, environmental conservation, John Davis, predators, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, wildlands, wildlife corridors, wolf, wolves

Adirondack Wild Holds Annual Meeting at Grange

September 26, 2013 By Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

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Adirondack Wild: Friends of the Forest Preserve hosts its Annual Meeting of members and supporters at The Grange in Whallonsburg, Essex County, on Saturday, October 5, with registration beginning at 9:30 AM. The public is cordially invited to attend. There is no charge. The … [Read more...] about Adirondack Wild Holds Annual Meeting at Grange

Filed Under: Events, Nature Tagged With: Adirondack Wild: Friends of the Forest Preserve, Bonnie MacLeod, Champlain Area Trails (CATS), Chris Maron, Dr. Michael Klemens, environmental conservation, Friends of the Forest Preserve, Gary Randorf, John Davis, Katharine Preston, Whallonsburg Grange Hall, Wilderness Photography

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