The Lake George Park Commission has drafted a proposal on the Commission’s jurisdiction over various components of docks and wharfs.

Reporter Pat Bradley reports that groups opposed to NYCO Minerals conducting test drilling on land in the Adirondack Forest Preserve have decided not to appeal a judge’s ruling in favor of the company. Please note that an audio clip is included in this link.

Reporter Suzanne Moore reports that four environmentalist groups will not appeal a court decision allowing NYCO Minerals to test drill on Adirondack Forest Preserve land; instead they will focus on monitoring the work.

Peter Bauer, Executive Director of Protect the Adirondacks, notes comments received from the public regarding possible amendments to the Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan, and gives his impressions on how the APA should proceed.

Reporter Mike Lynch reports on the health of Lake Trout in the Adirondacks.

Reporter Brian Nearing reports that the DEC is proposing that the fisher would get added protection in the Adirondacks.

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Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) has submitted testimony for a congressional hearing that will be held on Wednesday, February 4, to examine a sweeping expansion of federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction, as set forth in a controversial new rule proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers.

Colin Beier, Associate Professor of Ecology in the Department of Forest and Natural Resources Management at SUNY ESF, discusses the area in the Adirondacks known as the Great South Woods, plans for large-scale recreation in the area, and future workshops open to the public for further discussion.