The ADE reports that Congressman Murphy suggested a realisitic improvement to the APA.

Den Pubs reports that the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Darrin Fresh Water Institute has discovered a new invasive fresh water clam species in Lake George.

Editor Lindsay Yandon reports that the APA and DEC have decided to extend the public comment period for the comprehensive, integrated management actions proposed for the Moose River Plains Wild Forest.

Reporter Matt Bosley reports that a group of veterans have filed a federal lawsuit in an effort to restore float plane access to remote Adirondack lakes.

The P-R reports that the APA's revised regulatory definitions for "boathouse" and "dock" will become effective Sept. 21.



Reporter Nathan Brown reports that Rep. Scott Murphy spoke out in support of a proposal to require the governor to appoint five in-park commissioners to the APA board from a list compiled by county legislatures in the Adirondacks.

Reporter Nathan Brown reports that Rep. Scott Murphy anticipates a decision soon on area companies' applications for federal stimulus funding to help bring broadband Internet access to areas of the North Country.

Reporter Cristine Meixner reports that Sen. Schumer is championing a bill to provide $50 million for public-private partnerships for tourism projects around the nation. Speaking at the Adirondack Museum, Schumer said the bill could aid many communities in the North Country that do not have large tourism promotion budgets.

Reporter Mike Lynch and Nathan Brown report that Essex County may close its fish hatchery, which has raised concerns from the fishing tourism industry.

Adirondack Explorer Editor Phil Brown, writing on the Adirondack Almanack blog, urges greater protection of the uplands area.