Adirondack Council

The Adirondack Council advocates for funding and policies to reduce air pollution and climate change impacts in the region.

The Adirondack Park’s transition zone between boreal and hardwood forests supports diverse species sensitive to climate change.

Essex Farm Institute accepts micro-grant applications for 2024 until April 1, 2024.

The Adirondack Council has worked with partners for 50 years to help protect lands and waters across the Adirondacks from development and to ensure state lands are managed in a manner that prioritizes resource protection.

The Adirondack Park offers opportunities to observe winter wildlife, including iconic species.

The state Adirondack Park Agency recently withdrew a proposal that would have expanded motorized vehicle access into wilderness areas, and the Adirondack Council applauds that decision.

The Adirondack Council supports the conservation of the Whitney estate, and has for 40 years.

The Adirondack Council applauded Gov. Hochul's appointment of two new board members for the Adirondack Park Agency.

Bryan Wilcenski is joining the Council team as this summer's Conservation Intern. Bryan will focus on working lands and brings a deep passion for the Adirondacks to the position.

Sunita Halasz collaborates with lake volunteers, officials, mentors, and youth to advocate for clean water in communities.

Mary Haskell, Development Officer, supports fundraising efforts and donor engagement at the Adirondack Council.

John serves as the Adirondack Council’s Rewilding Advocate and Director of The Rewilding Institute, promoting wilderness and wildlife protection in Adirondack Park and beyond.

The Raquette Lake Preservation Foundation has worked with more than a dozen partners to ensure that the waters and community of Raquette Lake leave a positive legacy for future generations.

New York’s Adirondack Park, established in 1892, spans six million acres and is the largest protected area in the lower 48 states, with constitutional protections.

Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum)

Gov. David B. Hill signs a law declaring all state lands in the Adirondacks and Catskills “shall be forever kept as wild forest lands.” The Adirondack Forest Preserve is born.

Defending the East's greatest wilderness through policy, advocacy and the law to preserve and protect the Adirondack Park

The Adirondack Council’s 45th annual *State of the Park Report* analyzes how federal environmental rollbacks and legal pressures on New York’s conservation laws are reshaping the Adirondack Park. The report highlights threats to wild lands, water quality, and rural communities while calling for stronger advocacy, public engagement, and conservation leadership to address these challenges.

Nov 2026Adirondack AlmanackNews article

The Adirondack Council publishes its 45th annual *State of the Park* report, assessing conservation efforts, environmental health, and policy impacts in the Adirondack Park region. The report likely highlights key metrics such as land protection progress, water quality trends, and challenges like climate change or invasive species. Stakeholders use the findings to advocate for sustainable management and funding priorities.

Oct 2026Adirondack CouncilNews article

The Adirondack Council honors David Kanietakeron Fadden, a Mohawk historian, artist, and educator, and Curt Stager, an ecologist and professor at Paul Smith’s College, as its 2026 Conservationists of the Year. The awards will be presented at the organization’s annual Forever Wild Day event on July 18 at Great Camp Sagamore. Fadden and Stager are recognized for their contributions to conservation efforts in the Adirondack region.

Jul 2026Adirondack AlmanackNews article

The Adirondack Council urges voters to support Proposal 1 in the upcoming election. The proposal aims to strengthen protections for the Adirondack Park’s environmental and recreational resources. The council highlights the importance of community engagement and conservation efforts in the region.

Oct 2025Adirondack CouncilNews article