A Brief History of the Pepperbox Wilderness
The Pepperbox Wilderness occupies a little-known corner of the western Adirondacks, a place with few official facilities and some of the lowest visitation levels in the park. Those who have…
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Sharing the benefits of wilderness to both human and natural communities.
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Promoting the enjoyment of all Adirondack lands and waters through responsible low-impact recreation.
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Advocating for the expansion of key wilderness areas in the Adirondack Park.
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Wild Thoughts
The Wilderness beyond Mohegan Lake
The snow before us was virginal, and it covered an entire road that extended for several miles into the backcountry. Beyond the mountainous snowbank that marked its beginning, the ribbon…
AWA Proposes Adjustments to Wilderness Snowmobile Plan
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently announced plans to construct a 4-mile segment of a community connector snowmobile trail through lands classified as the Blue Ridge Wilderness. Adirondack Wilderness…
News
Wilderness Advocates Express Concern over Black River Plan in Adirondacks
Barneveld, New York – A local environmental group is expressing concerns about the pending state regulatory approval of a proposed management plan for the Black River Wild Forest, located in…
Advocate To Walk From Boreas Ponds To November APA Meeting With More Than 1,000 Letters Supporting Full Wilderness Classification
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. – Adirondack Wilderness Advocates (AWA) today announced that Tyler Socash, AWA member and activist, will attend the Adirondack Park Agency’s next meeting on November 16th by walking…
Comments show wide public support in favor of Wilderness for Boreas Ponds
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saranac Lake, New York – A local environmental group’s analysis of public comments submitted to the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) has revealed a high level of public…
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Boreas Ponds Land Classification
New York State is currently considering the land classification for Boreas Ponds. This unique parcel of land is one of the most remote areas of New York State, contains rare wetland ecosystems, and deserves a Wilderness classification.
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