ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — The Adirondack Council released its 44th annual State of the Park Report, a comprehensive scorecard marking the organization's 50th anniversary that outlines recent progress, major setbacks, and future priorities for the six-million-acre park. The “Honoring History: Focused on Forever” report, available to read at the bottom of this story, examines some of the biggest environmental challenges in the North Country region.

The report highlighted positive funding and policy negotiated by Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature representing commitments to environmental protections and park services: • The state budget increased the Environmental Protection Fund to $425 million, a $25 million boost over the previous year. • The budget included $500

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