Protect the Adirondacks
Protect the Adirondacks! Inc. is a non-profit, grassroots membership organization dedicated to the protection and stewardship of the public and private lands of the Adirondack Park, and to building the health and diversity of its natural and human communities for the benefit of current and future generations.
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Sign Up as a Member
Become a member of Protect the Adirondacks and add your voice to the defense of the public Forest Preserve, protection of the great forests and waters of the Adirondacks, and help campaign for strengthening protections and improving the management of the six-million-acre Adirondack Park.
The link below will bring you to our secure page to sign up today as a new member.
Become an e-Activist
When you are an E-Activist, we will provide you with information on opportunities to take immediate action online, and also become involved, on an ongoing basis.
The link below will bring you to a quick and easy online form.
Conservation and Advocacy
Gooley Club buildings should be torn down and Third Lake on the Essex Chain Lakes should be restored
A decision to retain the collection of a more than [...]
The problem with buildings on the Forest Preserve, part 3
Buildings on the Forest Preserve are limited by state laws, [...]
The problem with buildings on the Forest Preserve, part 2
The management of historic buildings on the Forest Preserve has [...]
The problem with buildings on the Forest Preserve, part 1
The pressure by local governments and historic preservation groups on [...]
Failed railroad CEO seeks a $5 million payday from the State of New York or local governments
In March 2016, Ed Ellis stood before the Warren County [...]
US Census estimates in 2010 to 2017 that 44 of 52 counties in Upstate NY and 53% of US counties lost population
The US Census 2017 population estimates are out and 11 [...]