A fair share: How do the Adirondacks measure up when it comes to funding?

The Adirondacks are a big draw, attracting millions of visitors each year. However, small communities across the region struggle to maintain or replace the aging infrastructure used by both locals and tourists. While fully covering the high costs of projects is beyond rural communities’ abilities, they are often left behind when competing for state money for these critical projects.

Are you an elected official, town supervisor, or lover of precious Adirondack landscapes?

You won’t want to miss this panel discussion led by Explorer water reporter Zach Matson that highlights this important issue. We’ll talk about the challenges communities face and how the Adirondacks can secure the funding it needs for much-needed water infrastructure, dam repairs and other crucial initiatives. Local government and state leaders come together with Adirondack advocates for a chance to talk openly and frankly about how the state can help with funding essential projects in our region.

Event Details: Doors open at 8:30 a.m. with coffee and light refreshments; Program begins at 9:00 a.m.

Featured Panelists:

• Davina Thurston (St. Armand supervisor)
• Cathy Reusser (Elizabethtown supervisor)
• Beth Gilles (executive director of the Lake Champlain-Lake George Regional Planning Board)
• Jackie Bowen (conservation director of the Adirondack Council)
• Lauren Townley. (DEC division of water research scientist, New York Department of Environmental Conservation)
• Bill Brizzell (director of engineering, New York Environmental Facilities Corporation)

Related Reading: Learn more about the funding challenges facing Adirondack communities in this recent Explorer article: A fair share: Grant programs fall short for the Adirondacks, officials say

Thank you to our event sponsors:

Adirondack Council

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