eNews Archive
AWI sends out a monthly eNewsletter to share information, news, and updates on protecting clean water, conserving habitat, and supporting the health and well-being of people in the Adirondacks. You can view past emails below. Like what you see?
Happy Adirondack Water Week - August 2, 2024
This year marks the 5th annual Adirondack Water Week, taking place from August 3rd – 11th. Adirondack Water Week is designed to spread awareness to our shared water resources, organizations working to protect water, and opportunities to get involved in community efforts to protect our watersheds...Read More
2024 Leadership Changes - August 1, 2024
Dear Friends of AWI, as our team prepares for Adirondack Water Week, we are excited to share some important news regarding leadership changes at Paul Smith’s College...Read More
Summertime Sampler - July 19, 2024
The AWI team has been out across the Adirondack Park collecting samples for the Adirondack Long Term Monitoring program (ALTM), the Adirondack Lake Assessment Program (ALAP), along with several other initiatives. In addition to our water quality work, our upland research has spanned from the grasslands to boreal habitats…Read More
Are you Stream Wise? - June 21, 2024
Are you an angler or birder curious about enhancing habitat along your streamside property? Are you concerned about flooding and wondering how to better protect your land? Do you have eroding stream banks and are uncertain about what to do?…Read More
It’s New York State’s Invasive Species Awareness Week! - June 4, 2024
The mission of the New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW) is to promote knowledge and understanding of invasive species and the harm they can cause. Its goal is to empower others to prevent the spread of invasive species…Read More
Clean, Drain, Dry! - May 24, 2024
Over the past two weeks we have welcomed over 100 seasonal Watercraft Inspection Stewards to our team, who will have a crucial role in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species at over 60 locations across the Adirondack Park. Find a boat wash station near you to help us protect our waterbodies from aquatic invasive species…Read More
Monitoring Platform Launched, Biosphere Celebrated - April 29, 2024
Our team, Paul Smith’s College students and faculty, and many visitors had a front row seat to the April 8th total eclipse. This once in a lifetime event brought thousands of visitors to the Adirondack Park to catch a glimpse of the phenomena. Paul Smith’s College was not only in the path of totality but received some of the best weather for a viewing experience…Read More
Spring into Programming and Sampling - March 29, 2024
In March, we had the pleasure of extending our educational outreach to several regional high schools. Through a partnership with the Paul Smith's Visitors Interpretive Center (VIC), and funded by the Lake Champlain Basin Program and the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission, AWI facilitated informative sessions focused on watershed science…Read More
Winter Sampling Highlights from the Adirondack Long Term Monitoring Program - February 29, 2024
We've successfully concluded our Adirondack Long Term Monitoring Program sampling operations for the month of February, and it's been quite the productive endeavor…Read More
Charting Clean Waters: Now Hiring Watercraft Inspection Stewards - January 29, 2024
Are you or someone you know looking for summer employment? Our Stewardship team is hiring 100+ full and part-time positions across the Adirondack Park to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Help protect our waters by becoming a steward! Read More
Mixing Things Up This November - November 21, 2023
This time of year you may hear folks talking about a local lake turning over or mixing. What exactly does that mean and why is it important? Many Adirondack lakes go through a period of mixing twice a year. The process can affect everything from fish habitat to harmful algal blooms… Read More
Keep 'Em Blue, Donate to Support Harmful Algal Bloom Research - October 30, 2023
This year marked a pivotal moment for our region as the Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force released its report, disclosing the extensive environmental, infrastructure, and health related impacts stemming from the use of winter road salt in the Adirondacks. It is worth noting that this issue has been a central focus on AWI’s research efforts for over a decade, and thanks to our dedicated volunteers and supporters… Read More
What HAB We Here? - September 15, 2023
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) occur when cyanobacteria bloom at the surface of our lakes. Several species of cyanobacteria are capable of producing toxins that effect the liver, kidneys, digestive tract, and nervous system. They can also produce numerous irritants that can cause rashes and itchy skin. Most HABs in the Adirondacks occur… Read More
Welcoming Students on Campus - August 25, 2023
Nearly 200 new students and 400 returning students were welcomed to the campus of Paul Smith's College this past week. We're looking forward to working with many of these students in the field, in the classroom, and at boat launches across the park… Read More
Discover Nature with Junior Watershed Stewards & ADK Water Week - July 21, 2023
This summer, youth from around the Adirondacks can learn about watersheds, invasive species, and how they can protect clean water. Watercraft Inspection Stewards are offering the Junior Watershed Steward Program which gives kids ages … Read More
Invasive Species Awareness Week Recap and More - June 23, 2023
Earlier this month was New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW). AWI partnered with Adirondack Lakes and Trails Outfitters and tabled at the Saranac Lake Farmers Market to spread awareness of the week long educational campaign focused on invasive species prevention. Watercraft Inspection Stewards have been in the field for several weeks … Read More
Healthy streams, healthy watersheds! - June 07, 2023
Stream Wise is a non-profit program affiliated with the Lake Champlain Basin Program to provide resources for landowners adjacent to streams and rivers in New York, Vermont and Quebec to protect and restore stream health. We are one of your local host organizations for this region and will be your main resource for all things Stream Wise. … Read More
Stewards, STEM, and Staff - May 26, 2023
This week we began to welcome over 100 Watercraft Inspection Stewards to our team. For the first time in three years, we are back to pre-pandemic staffing. Watercraft Inspection Stewards will be staffing approximately 60 boat launches and … Read More
Happy Earth Day! - April 19, 2023
The theme of this year’s Earth Day celebration is “invest in our planet”. We encourage you to take action on the challenges in your community and surrounding watershed. AWI’s Stewardship and Education Director, Bill Brosseau, reflects on the history of Earth Day in a recent… Read More
Happy Spring! - March 20, 2023
Implementing long-term monitoring efforts take detailed planning, funding, and a team that is dedicated to the cause. Conducting this research is vital to understanding the challenges our watersheds face. To learn more about… Read More
We Love Our Waters! - February 17, 2023
AWI has been awarded a contract from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to conduct continued routine monitoring of Adirondack lakes beginning January 2023. The project continues the work… Read More
Now Hiring! - January 19, 2023
We’re excited to announce several full-time year-round and seasonal positions. Gain conservation experience, work in the field, help to educate the public, and work in one of the most beautiful places on earth… Read More
Holiday Newsletter - December 23, 2022
Happy Holidays! As I write this note it just so happens to be the winter solstice where we experience the shortest period of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere, followed by the longest night. It is also an opportune time to slow down, turn inward and reflect on the past year… Read More
Kids Care for our Climate - November 17, 2022
Our team recently participated in the Adirondack Youth Climate Summit hosted by The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY. This coalition of students, educators, and climate leaders participated in workshops, discussion, and developed skills to accelerate change in their lives, schools, and communities. While at the summit our team engaged students in hands-on data collection, followed by the… Read More
AWI Goes to Antarctica - October 19, 2022
This November, AWI research associate Lija Treibergs is being deployed to Antarctica to work on the McMurdo Dry Valleys Long Term Ecological Research project. While in Antarctica, Lija will share her experiences through AWI's social media platforms and write blogs about the connection between the work done in Antarctica and the Adirondacks. Lija has previously worked in both the Antarctic and the Arctic. Lija will talk about work in polar environments on Wednesday, November… Read More
The fascinating feat of bird migration - September 21, 2022
Once again, it is peak migration time but this time the birds are departing. Among the boreal birds we monitor through our long-term monitoring and research efforts, the non-migrants like Canada jay and boreal chickadee are putting up food for the winter months, just like many gardeners we know. The migrants, on the other hand, are heading out. Olive-sided flycatcher, which makes one of the longest migratory flights of any… Read More
Boating this season? Five things you need to know. - August 17, 2022
Five things to know before heading out for a day of boating or paddling. 1. Clean, Drain, Dry. Before heading out for a day on the water, whether it's on your motorboat or a day of backcountry paddling, be sure to Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat to be sure it is free of aquatic invasive species. These simple steps will help keep your favorite lake or pond healthy. To be sure your boat is invasive species-free… Read More
Celebrate Adirondack Water Week, August 5-14 - July 20, 2022
This year we are celebrating the 3rd annual Adirondack Water Week by highlighting the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act. Dozens of events are offered across the Adirondacks to help you get out and enjoy our waterways and learn about protecting clean water. We hope you’ll join us for this year’s celebration!… Read More
June is for the birds - June 15, 2022
Nearly 200 bird species breed in the Adirondacks. Like the human population, there are hearty resident birds who are here year-round but we also have a large influx of summer residents who make their way from far-flung places to nest and raise young in the varied habitats of the park. Migration is slower now, but from mid to late May, things are in very high gear with birds arriving to the region. According to BirdCast, an amazing website maintained by… Read More
Love your lake? Wash your boat! - May 18, 2022
Invasive species can be devastating to a lake. If there is one thing you can do this summer to help protect Adirondack lakes, it is getting your boat washed whenever moving between lakes. In less than 15 minutes our professional staff can fully wash and decontaminate the outside and inside of your boat. This is the only way to ensure that all invasive species are removed from your vessel before launching into another lake. No boat is too… Read More
Our warmer future, climate change in the Adirondacks - April 20, 2022
There are a variety of ecological, economic, and social impacts that result from reduced ice cover. They range from a reduction in opportunities to ice fish to alterations in habitat availability for fish during the summer months. A warming climate in the Adirondack region is causing a shorter duration of ice cover on our lakes each winter. This year we started crowdsourcing ice thickness data from the community to help us better understand these changes… Read More
Wool & Water, Engaging the Arts and Sciences - March 16, 2022
What do knitting and crochet have to do with science, ah – everything. Want to design your own sweater? You can use Elizabeth Zimmermann’s percentage system to get a perfect fit. Want to crochet a circle? You can use basic math and never fail. Want to know where some of the most creative and beautiful and popular designs come from? Nature. Dr. Daina Taimina, Latvian mathematician and retired Cornell University professor of mathematics… Read More
4 Facts You Need To Know About Road Salt - February 16, 2022
Every winter state and municipal highway crews are faced with the daunting challenge of ensuring that our roads can be driven safely on after snow and icing events. Road salt (or sodium chloride) is applied to roads throughout the snowy regions of the world to prevent snow and ice from bonding to the road surface which helps the plows clear our roads and make them safe for driving. We use road salt over other… Read More
Join our team! - January 19, 2022
We have full-time and summer seasonal positions available across the Adirondack region through both our Watershed Stewardship Program and Environmental Research Lab… Read More
