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New York needs stronger laws to regulate septic systems

Across New York and in the Adirondack Park, failing and improperly sited, designed, or installed onsite wastewater treatments systems (OWTSs), commonly referred to as septic systems, are a leading cause of water pollution that harms [...]

2024-04-09T16:56:00-04:00March 22, 2024|

Protect the Adirondacks applauds one house budgets for funding critical Adirondack programs

Budgets Released by the Legislature Restore Funding for Adirondack Park Initiatives The Senate and Assembly have proposed budgets that will restore funding for critical programs in the Adirondack Park, adds potential funding for road salt [...]

2024-03-19T06:14:22-04:00March 13, 2024|

Adirondack Park Lobby Day on February 26, 2024 was a big success!

Thank you to the members and supporters of PROTECT and the 16 other Adirondack environmental organizations who filled the halls of the Capitol and the Legislative Office Building on February 26, 2024!  Our loud and [...]

2024-02-29T17:21:21-05:00February 28, 2024|

PROTECT calls on Governor Kathy Hochul to conduct a nationwide search for new Commissioner of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

The next DEC Commissioner should have experience managing a major environmental regulatory and land management agency and a history of upholding the rule of law. North Creek, NY. With the news that Basil Seggos, the [...]

2024-02-27T10:25:30-05:00February 27, 2024|

PROTECT cheers new state conservation easements for Follensby Pond lands

The Nature Conservancy announced that it has worked out two new conservation easements with the State of New York to protect for all time the 14,645-acre Follensby Pond tract. These easements will protect the world [...]

2024-02-18T07:36:28-05:00February 17, 2024|

PROTECT argues White Lake Appeal against Adirondack Park Agency

On Monday January 8, 2024, PROTECT Conservation Director and Counsel Christopher Amato argued an appeal of a trial court’s approval of the permitting by the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) of a new mining operation in [...]

2024-02-17T07:40:50-05:00February 15, 2024|

PROTECT testifies on Adirondack Park spending priorities in 2024 New York Legislative environmental budget hearing

February 2, 2024 Hon. Liz Krueger Chair, Senate Finance Committee New York State Senate 172 State Street, The Capitol, Room 416 Albany, NY 12247 Hon. Helene E. Weinstein Chair, Assembly Ways and Means Committee Legislative [...]

2024-02-13T13:59:16-05:00February 8, 2024|

Join us for Adirondack Park Environmental Lobby Day on Monday February 26, 2024

Join with PROTECT staff and other Adirondack organizations to advocate State Legislators in Albany for Adirondack Park-specific funding! If you are interested in participating in the Adirondack Park Lobby Day, register online using the registration [...]

2024-02-27T12:11:47-05:00January 30, 2024|
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