Reporter Bob Beckstead reports that the use of all-terrain vehicles in the Brasher State Forest dominated an open house meeting hosted by the state DEC to discuss management of state lands within the St. Lawrence flatlands unit.

The Journal News editorial board notes they will speaking with John Sheehan of the Adirondack Council and encourages readers to submit a question or comment during the live session. 

A staff writer reports that a consortium of North Country counties, towns and organizations has received $1 million from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to create a comprehensive smart growth plan for regional sustainability.