RIGHT: William Janeway, the Adirondack Council’s new executive director, was on hand to offer praise to the Town of Inlet when its new wastewater treatment facility was officially opened in September.
Photo by Gina Greco

The Adirondack Council has released its 2013 State of the Park Report, a 20-page illustrated review of more than 100 actions taken by local, state and federal government officials, that briefly explains what they did to help or hurt the ecology and economy of the Adirondack Park over the past 12 months.

The non-partisan account has been published each October since 1986 as a report card intended to hold government officials accountable.

“The Adirondack Park can be, and should be, the world’s greatest example of how a modern society can live in harmony with nature. Local officials are recognizing more than ever that their communities depend upon the health and beauty of the public Forest Preserve for their survival. Continue reading →