In a letter to the Editor, Michael Carr of the The Nature Conservancy notes that the "Conservancy has a solid reputation for working cooperatively with a variety of interests to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. We had absolutely no involvement with John Maye's or LeRoy Douglas' interactions with the APA." 

In an Op-Ed piece, an Adirondack resident notes that Gov. Paterson’s recent call for a moratorium on land purchases by the state of New York, primarily in the Adirondack Park, would appear to be a common-sense response to the state’s present fiscal crisis.

In an Op-Ed piece, the President of a local ATV Club, notes that ATV enthusiasts are "going to continue to fight for our right to ride". 

Reporter Paul Post reports that two Adirondack lakes have been taken off the state’s list of polluted waters, a sign that acid rain recovery is under way.

The Adirondack Almanack blog notes that the APA approved 31 telecommunication projects in 2009, resulting in a total of 116 telecommunication structures in the Adirondack Park through a total of 188 permits. 

Reporter Matt Bosley reports that the APA will be required to pay at least some of the legal fees incurred by an Essex farmer who prevailed against them in court last summer.

The ADE reports that the APA will hold its monthly meeting this week; the topic at large is a proposed telecommunication tower in Keene. 

Reporter Jessica Collier reports that the Big Tupper Ski Area project has had limited impact on many local businesses, with a few exceptions.

Reporter Chris Knight reports that Sen. Little, Assemblywoman Duprey and Franklin County town supervisors met last week with the APA and wireless representatives to discuss cell phone coverage in the Adirondacks. 

Reporter Kim Smith Dedam reports that the Lewis Family Farm Inc. will recover legal fees and expenses from more than 16 months of litigation with the APA.