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Current Issues

ADK's Conservation and Advocacy program provides effective advocacy at all levels of government for the protection of the Forest Preserve and other wild lands and waters vital to ADK members. The links below provide up-to-date information on current issues. 

 

Boreas Ponds

Adirondack Petition

We need your help to protect 65,000 acres of wild Adirondack lands and open them up to the public for hiking, paddling and other outdoor recreation. Help protect over 16,000 acres of wetlands, more than 300 lakes and ponds, over 90 mountain peaks and 425 miles of rivers and streams. Read more...

 

 

Gas Drilling in the Marcellus Shale

ADK is deeply concerned about the potential impact of gas drilling on Allegany State Park, state forests and other natural areas in New York. Find out more about the issue and ADK's efforts here.

For information on past ADK positions on conservation issues, visit our Issues Archive.