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The Adirondacks

Governmental Environmental Policy Organizations

Adirondack Park Agency
The chief regulating organization in the Park. Since its creation in 1971, it has been the most controversial entity in the Adirondack Park. Its polarizing effect has colored Adirondack politics for 40 years.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
This state department managed all public lands in the Park.

Important Special Documents and Reports

Adirondack Atlas - Interactive Mapping Tool
Adirondack Park Agency Act
APA Annual Reports
Under "Agency Resources" on this webpage.
APA Land Unit Management Plan
From NYSDEC
APA Rules and Regulations
Under "Jurisdiction"
Wolf Reintroduction Feasibility in the Adirondack Park
This report, completed in 1999, recommended against reintroduction of the Grey Wolf into the Adirondacks.