Adirondack Economy

A partnership of five Adirondack economic development organizations has issued an agenda for 2024 focused on actions to support the future of the region’s economy.

The Forest Preserve Coalition is praising lawmakers for restoring a dedicated funding line to the Environmental Protection Fund’s State Land Stewardship for the Adirondacks and Catskills.

The Adirondack Mountain Club has released a midseason report showing a “modest rebound” in the number of hikers on the four peaks with the most coverage by stewards.

The Town of North Elba and village of Lake Placid recently held a joint public meeting to allow residents and local officials to get an update on a Destination Management Plan being developed for the region.

A forum was held recently assessing the economic importance of the nonprofit sector in the Adirondacks.More than 200 people attended the summit on…