DEC to close lower locks for winter
SARANAC LAKE — The lower locks on the Saranac lakes chain will be shut down for the winter on Thursday, Dec. 11, the state Department of Environmental Conservation announced today. Located on the Saranac River near Oseetah Lake, the locks are closed and made inoperable every winter to avoid unsafe situations for users and to prevent damage to the locks. “DEC must act responsibly to protect the public and ensure the continued long term operation of these important facilities,” DEC Region 5 Director Betsy Lowe said in a written statement. “Operation of the locks in the presence of ice is unsafe for users and can overtax the locks’ machinery and equipment.” Operation of the locks in icy conditions in the past was the cause of damage to hoses, hydraulic rams and the hydraulic control mechanism, according to the DEC. The repair of these damages is costly and stops boater traffic in the highly utilized area while the locks are being repaired. The DEC does not officially close the
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Big crowds on the slopes
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center opened Friday with many more skiers and trails than a year ago.
State Olympic Regional Development Authority President Ted Blazer said about 1,400 skiers hit the slopes in Wilmington for the first time this
Two sledders rescued through ice in southern Adirondacks
CAROGA — Two young men were rescued from Pine Lake in the southern Adirondacks after going through the ice on their snowmobiles Saturday afternoon.
Justin Brownell, 21, of Johnstown, and Chad Stumpf, 21, of Caroga Lake, were both transp
Report paints grim outlook for Adirondacks
A new report detailing the potential effects of climate change on the Adirondacks is now available on the Web, and it paints a bleak future for the local environment unless people’s energy usage habits change.
This 61-page book was wri
Reasons to be thankful during tough times
As the economy continues on a downward spiral, it may seem increasingly difficult to find reasons to give thanks in this holiday season. Fortunately, there remains plenty to be grateful for when you live in the Adirondacks.
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