Reporter Phil Brown reports that the New York State Conservation Council has written a letter to the Adirondack Park Agency calling for the designation of a Wild Forest Area for the former Finch lands. 

Reporter Chris Knight reports that the Village of Saranac Lake wants the state Department of Environmental Conservation to allow glade skiing in the Saranac Lakes Wild Forest, but DEC officials say cutting or maintaining glades there may be illegal. 

A staff report notes that the New York State DEC has announced proposed changes to the current freshwater fishing regulations and is seeking public feedback. 

A staff report notes that groups throughout the Adirondack region are sponsoring fun and educational activities this week for the 8th annual Adirondack Invasive Species Awareness Week. 

Reporter Phil Brown reports that Rick Hoffman, a former APA board member, has recommended classifying the former Finch lands as a Canoe Area, arguing that this classification would be as protective of the natural resources as a Wilderness classification and would stimulate paddling tourism. 

Reporter Chris Knight reports that a plan to move Saranac Lake’s swimming beach back to a location near the center of the village got a boost this week when the Board of Trustees agreed Monday to commission a feasibility study on moving the village beach from its current site on Lake Colby to Lake Flower.