Protect the Adirondacks
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Protect the Adirondacks is a grassroots advocacy non-profit organization that works to protect the "forever wild" Forest Preserve and Adirondack Park. protectadks.org
Protect the Adirondacks & others wrote to Gov Hochul requesting State funding for Adirondack programs and initiatives. While Protect receives no State funding, State funds flowing into the Adirondacks are important to PROTECT’s mission of protecting the natural & human communities of the Adks.
Groups request funding for programs and initiatives in the Adirondacks - Protect the Adirondacks!
Protect advocates for funding in the Governor's proposed budget to fund Adirondack programs, initiatives
www.protectadks.org
December 17, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Protect the Adirondacks & others wrote to Gov Hochul requesting State funding for Adirondack programs and initiatives. While Protect receives no State funding, State funds flowing into the Adirondacks are important to PROTECT’s mission of protecting the natural & human communities of the Adks.
FREE WEBINAR Jan 14 @ 6:30pm (Registration required using link below): Wake surfing and wake boarding are increasing and so are their environmental impacts. Learn from Laura Dlugolecki, VT DEC, & Scott Ireland, Adirondack Lakes Alliance.
REGISTER HERE:
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REGISTER HERE:
form.jotform.com/253366125097...
December 13, 2025 at 3:09 PM
FREE WEBINAR Jan 14 @ 6:30pm (Registration required using link below): Wake surfing and wake boarding are increasing and so are their environmental impacts. Learn from Laura Dlugolecki, VT DEC, & Scott Ireland, Adirondack Lakes Alliance.
REGISTER HERE:
form.jotform.com/253366125097...
REGISTER HERE:
form.jotform.com/253366125097...
New York has natural habitat for wolves that used to live here until about 1890. A national wolf recovery plan will help “to foster recovery of the species in their historic ranges,” said Chris Amato, Conservation Director and Counsel for Protect.
Northeast wolf advocates to sue over national gray wolf recovery plan
https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/almanack-animals-and-wildlife/northeast-wolf-advocates-to-sue-over-national-gray-wolf-recovery-plan/
https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/almanack-animals-and-wildlife/northeast-wolf-advocates-to-sue-over-national-gray-wolf-recovery-plan/
December 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
New York has natural habitat for wolves that used to live here until about 1890. A national wolf recovery plan will help “to foster recovery of the species in their historic ranges,” said Chris Amato, Conservation Director and Counsel for Protect.
Icy Hudson River! 🥶❄️
December 4, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Icy Hudson River! 🥶❄️
Happy Thanksgiving!
We're grateful for our wonderful members, the amazing Forest Preserve, our many small Adirondack communities & for the protection of all the wild, beautiful places throughout your Adirondack Park.
Thank you very much for your support for Protect the Adirondacks!
We're grateful for our wonderful members, the amazing Forest Preserve, our many small Adirondack communities & for the protection of all the wild, beautiful places throughout your Adirondack Park.
Thank you very much for your support for Protect the Adirondacks!
November 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!
We're grateful for our wonderful members, the amazing Forest Preserve, our many small Adirondack communities & for the protection of all the wild, beautiful places throughout your Adirondack Park.
Thank you very much for your support for Protect the Adirondacks!
We're grateful for our wonderful members, the amazing Forest Preserve, our many small Adirondack communities & for the protection of all the wild, beautiful places throughout your Adirondack Park.
Thank you very much for your support for Protect the Adirondacks!
Protect is a membership based organization - join as a member now and help us reach our membership challenge of $75,000! All donations and membership contributions will be matched dollar-for-dollar until we reach $75,000. Every gift counts, every dollar counts. Please join today.
Help Protect the Adirondacks raise $75,000 in a challenge match in our 2025 year-end membership drive! - Protect the Adirondacks!
Help Protect the Adirondacks raise $75,000 in a challenge match in our 2025 year-end membership drive!
www.protectadks.org
November 20, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Protect is a membership based organization - join as a member now and help us reach our membership challenge of $75,000! All donations and membership contributions will be matched dollar-for-dollar until we reach $75,000. Every gift counts, every dollar counts. Please join today.
State ownership of this special tract of land is the best way to protect it for current and future generations. We support the State’s decision to pursue ownership of Whitney Park. We urge the State to keep up its efforts to purchase Whitney Park.
November 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
State ownership of this special tract of land is the best way to protect it for current and future generations. We support the State’s decision to pursue ownership of Whitney Park. We urge the State to keep up its efforts to purchase Whitney Park.
Seems like winter arrived has in the Adirondacks. What does it look like in your favorite Adirondack spot?
November 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Seems like winter arrived has in the Adirondacks. What does it look like in your favorite Adirondack spot?
The NYS Adirondack Park Agency is poised to reverse a 18-year long trend of not ordering proposals to an adjudicatory hearing! We welcome this news as it is the only means according to the statute for the APA to deny a proposed project.
Adirondack Park Agency releases draft order to send controversial weapons firing range to an adjudicatory hearing - Protect the Adirondacks!
APA poised to send weapons firing range to adjudicatory hearing to address issues of natural resources impacts and noise among others
www.protectadks.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:17 AM
The NYS Adirondack Park Agency is poised to reverse a 18-year long trend of not ordering proposals to an adjudicatory hearing! We welcome this news as it is the only means according to the statute for the APA to deny a proposed project.
It was great to be part of this unique event shining the light on climate activists!
November 11, 2025 at 2:17 AM
It was great to be part of this unique event shining the light on climate activists!
Snow in the north country!
November 6, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Snow in the north country!
VOTE YES ON PROP 1 for the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympics Sports Complex LISTEN: www.mediasanctuary.org/stories/2025...
Protect the Adirondacks on Proposal 1 - The Sanctuary For Independent Media
Proposition One on this year's election ballot asks New York voters to approve a state constitutional amendment that resolves issues around construction at the biathlon and Nordic ski facilities at Mt...
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October 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
VOTE YES ON PROP 1 for the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympics Sports Complex LISTEN: www.mediasanctuary.org/stories/2025...
Vote Yes on Prop 1! The proposed amendment to NYS Constitution, Article 14, section 1, the famed "Forever Wild" clause, will allow winter sports activities and facilities on 323 acres at Mount Van Ho. The State will gain 2,500 acres of land that will be managed in full compliance with Article 14.
Vote Yes on Constitutional Amendment for the Mount Van Hoevenberg Winter Sports Complex - Protect the Adirondacks!
It's time to get second passage for a NYS Constitutional Amendment for the Mount Van Hoevenberg Winter Sports Complex in Lake Placid.
www.protectadks.org
October 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Vote Yes on Prop 1! The proposed amendment to NYS Constitution, Article 14, section 1, the famed "Forever Wild" clause, will allow winter sports activities and facilities on 323 acres at Mount Van Ho. The State will gain 2,500 acres of land that will be managed in full compliance with Article 14.
We are thrilled that Governor Hochul is making moves to add the vast majority of the 36,000 acre Whitney Park property to the Adirondack Forest Preserve!
Article in the Adirondack Explorer!
Article in the Adirondack Explorer!
October 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
We are thrilled that Governor Hochul is making moves to add the vast majority of the 36,000 acre Whitney Park property to the Adirondack Forest Preserve!
Article in the Adirondack Explorer!
Article in the Adirondack Explorer!
Protect the Adirondacks and @sierraclubny are calling in @govkathyhochul to add the 36,000-acre Whitney Park property to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Read our full statement: www.facebook.com/share/p/1AK9... Photos of our protest Paddle for Wilderness taken by Mary Jean Bland.
September 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Protect the Adirondacks and @sierraclubny are calling in @govkathyhochul to add the 36,000-acre Whitney Park property to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Read our full statement: www.facebook.com/share/p/1AK9... Photos of our protest Paddle for Wilderness taken by Mary Jean Bland.
Sun Day - Celebrating the power of the sun and its ability to give us clean energy for our homes, businesses and vehicles!
September 21, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Sun Day - Celebrating the power of the sun and its ability to give us clean energy for our homes, businesses and vehicles!
We think so!! Comment to NYS Department of Environmental Conservation today! Th deadline to comment on the draft State Wildlife Action Plan is Saturday September 20. Info on how to comment is here: www.protectadks.org/dec-excludes...
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Should wolves be part of NY's conservation priorities?
Should New York include wolves in their wildlife conservation plan? The DEC is finalizing its 10-year Wildlife Action Plan and it doesn't include wolves.
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September 20, 2025 at 1:39 AM
We think so!! Comment to NYS Department of Environmental Conservation today! Th deadline to comment on the draft State Wildlife Action Plan is Saturday September 20. Info on how to comment is here: www.protectadks.org/dec-excludes...
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Join us this Wednesday night at @crandallpubliclibrary
September 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Join us this Wednesday night at @crandallpubliclibrary
Gorgeous day in the Adirondacks. Hudson River just north of North Creek, September 9, 2025. Leaves are just starting to change.
September 9, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Gorgeous day in the Adirondacks. Hudson River just north of North Creek, September 9, 2025. Leaves are just starting to change.
Today marks 61 years since the 1964 federal Wilderness Act was signed into law! The act was drafted by Howard Zahniser who was inspired by New York’s “Forever Wild” Forest Preserve established in 1894!
September 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Today marks 61 years since the 1964 federal Wilderness Act was signed into law! The act was drafted by Howard Zahniser who was inspired by New York’s “Forever Wild” Forest Preserve established in 1894!
Happy Labor Day! We hope you get to enjoy the last bit of summer somewhere in the Adirondacks!
September 1, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Happy Labor Day! We hope you get to enjoy the last bit of summer somewhere in the Adirondacks!
Sat Sept 6th is Adirondack and Catskill Park Day: a volunteer-powered celebration of NY's largest forest preserves. Pitch in on projects like trail cleanup & habitat care, enjoy educational and recreational opportunities, and connect with nature
Info and registration here: dec.ny.gov/get-involved...
Info and registration here: dec.ny.gov/get-involved...
August 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Sat Sept 6th is Adirondack and Catskill Park Day: a volunteer-powered celebration of NY's largest forest preserves. Pitch in on projects like trail cleanup & habitat care, enjoy educational and recreational opportunities, and connect with nature
Info and registration here: dec.ny.gov/get-involved...
Info and registration here: dec.ny.gov/get-involved...
Beautiful day in the Adirondacks! 📍Lake Colby
August 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Beautiful day in the Adirondacks! 📍Lake Colby
Submit a public comment today to support DEC’s plan to remove Debar Lodge & other buildings at the north end of Debar Pond. DEC is accepting comments on its Draft Scope for the latest draft Unit Management that will be released later.
www.protectadks.org/dec-moves-fo...
www.protectadks.org/dec-moves-fo...
www.protectadks.org
August 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Submit a public comment today to support DEC’s plan to remove Debar Lodge & other buildings at the north end of Debar Pond. DEC is accepting comments on its Draft Scope for the latest draft Unit Management that will be released later.
www.protectadks.org/dec-moves-fo...
www.protectadks.org/dec-moves-fo...
Summer afternoon in the Adirondacks - rain to sun in a matter of minutes
This scenic & iconic meadow, High Meadow Preserve, is now protected by Adirondack Land Trust
This scenic & iconic meadow, High Meadow Preserve, is now protected by Adirondack Land Trust
August 8, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Summer afternoon in the Adirondacks - rain to sun in a matter of minutes
This scenic & iconic meadow, High Meadow Preserve, is now protected by Adirondack Land Trust
This scenic & iconic meadow, High Meadow Preserve, is now protected by Adirondack Land Trust