PAUL SMITHS, N.Y. AUGUST 3rd, 2024 – Paul Smith’s College Adirondack Watershed Institute is inviting the public to celebrate the region’s freshwater resources during the 5th annual Adirondack Water Week, taking place today through Sunday, Aug. 11.

This year’s celebration highlights the Champlain-Adirondack Biosphere, an internationally recognized network that connects people and organizations that are dedicated to protecting the natural, historical and cultural resources of the Adirondack Park, Lake Champlain watershed and Green Mountains of Vermont.

“This annual event encourages all of us to reflect on the immense importance of our water resources in the Adirondacks for our communities,” said Tom Collins, organizer of the event and Education and Outreach Manager for the Adirondack Watershed Institute.

Adirondack Water Week is packed with events across the region, including presentations, workshops and educational activities for all ages.

Water Week kicked off Friday with Adirondack Waterfest at the Speculator Pavilion, organized by Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation.

The EcoArts Festival will take place today at the View Arts Center in Old Forge, organized by View Arts and Maintain the Chain.

On Monday, Aug. 5, the Adirondack Watershed Institute, along with its partners at the Mirror Lake Watershed Association and Ausable Freshwater Center, will provide updates on road salt management in Mirror Lake. The event, “Sips and Science: Updates on Road Salt in Mirror Lake,” will recognize the exceptional efforts of the village of Lake Placid, the village of Lake Placid Public Works Department, the town of North Elba, and the town of North Elba Highway Department in reducing road salt application around Mirror Lake.

This event will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. in the upper deck of Generations Tap and Grill at the Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort on Main Street in Lake Placid.

Wednesday, Aug. 7 from 6-8 p.m., join representatives of Talking Wings at the Adirondack Center for Writing for a workshop exploring how humans can speak with and alongside water, centering the voice of ecosystems in human stories. Registration for this event is requested, a link to register can be found on the Adirondack Water Week website at adkwatershed.org/adirondack-water-week.

Other events include Wool and Water at the Adirondack Interpretive Center in Newcomb, an evening program at the state DEC Fish Creek Campground, and paddling trips at Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center and The Wild Center.

A full schedule can be found at adkwatershed.org/adirondack-water-week.