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Clean, Drain, Dry.
Watercraft Inspection Stewards will be stationed at boat launches and wash stations throughout the Adirondack Park from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Check our locations to plan your boat wash or inspection today.
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Support the HAB Lab!
We have recently launched a campaign to study and respond to harmful algal blooms in Adirondack lakes. We are seeking support from our friends like you to raise $225,000 this year to support the AWI’s HAB Lab.
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2023 Annual Report
Learn more about the work of AWI by reading our annual report. We extend our gratitude to partnering organizations, supporters, and community members who help make this work possible.
AWI’s Mission is to protect clean water, conserve habitat and support the health and well-being of people in the Adirondacks through scientific inquiry, stewardship and real world experiences for students.
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If you have spent a summer in the northeast, you are familiar with the black fly. The dreaded black fly season is noted as the “official” start of the summer in the Adirondacks. These gnat-like insects first emerge around Mother’s Day, and (hopefully) dwindle down around Father’s day.
Join us for the 4th episode of Puddle Jumpers, where we celebrate Kevin Kennedy’s 10th year working with AWI in our stewardship program.
Spring has finally sprung in the Adirondacks, and the air is once again filling with the sound of birdsong. While birds migrate back north and prepare their nests, we eagerly ready our boats and gear for another season out on the tranquil waters.
Biosphere reserves represent the intricate web of life on Earth, encompassing areas where diverse ecosystems thrive, including plant and animal life alongside human communities. Recognizing the importance of these regions, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated numerous biosphere reserves worldwide, each contributing to the understanding of the delicate balance between nature and society.
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