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Peconic River – Long-term Pre & Post Treatment Surveys

Invasive species are any kind of living organism that is not native to an ecosystem and causes some sortof ecological, human health, or socio-economic harm. In 2022, Adirondack Research, a private researchand mapmaking firm, contracted with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation(NYSDEC) to survey portions of the Peconic River over a five-year period […]

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2022 Adirondack Aquatic Invasive Species Surveys – Early Detection Report

The primary objective of the AIS Early Detection Team was to detect and delineate any new or existing aquatic invasive plant or animal infestations within 42 prioritized lakes in the Adirondack Region. Additionally the team deployed Lowrance systems to map the vegetation beds, contour lines, and bottom hardness. These parameters help us gather important baseline […]

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Ironman Athlete Map and Conduct Guide

We were contracted by IRONMAN to create an Athlete Conduct Map and Guide for the 2022 IRONMAN. IRONMAN’s goal for this project is to help athletes discover and explore a variety of communities along the cycling route and to educate them on safe practices on the roads. This is part of an effort to respond […]

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Trailhead Kiosks on Jackrabbit Ski Trail

These way-finding and informational signs were designed for BETA to enhance the trail users’ experience by aiding in way-finding, providing information on trail usage rules and regulations, trail etiquette, and on the history and role of the Barkeater Trails Alliance in building and maintaining trails in the region.

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Interpreting the Hudson River & Central Adirondack Trail Scenic

We contracted with the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) for the NYS Department of Transportation to improve signage along the Central Adirondack Trail Scenic Byway. Traveling U.S. Highway 9, State Route 28, and State Route 8, the scenic byway traces a 153-mile-long trail through the heart of the Adirondack Park from Glens Falls to Rome, […]

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Working with NASA to Map Hemlocks

In Spring 2017, Adirondack Research partnered with NASA and the Adirondack Park

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Protecting Lebanon Communities from Climate Change

We investigated the socioeconomic impact of climate change on two rural communities in Lebanon. Working alongside the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. Forest Service, International Programs and the Lebanon Reforestation Initiative, our efforts were designed to help residents and farmers mitigate erosion intensified by climate change. The two areas focused on, El Mhaidthe […]

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The Importance of Accessible Design Standards for Interpretation and Cartography

By: Olivia Otsuka Approximately 36 million Americans have at least one disability—over 19 million have a mobility impairment, over 10 million have a hearing impairment, and about 7 million have a visual impairment (6). Individuals with disabilities are entitled to the same experiences as able-bodied individuals (7). Thus, it is of the utmost importance that cartographers and graphic designers practice...

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Four Native Wetland Species Negatively Impacted by Purple Loosestrife

Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is an invasive species that originated in Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa but has been present in the Eastern United States since 1830. Currently, it is present in the vast majority of the United States. According to New York Invasive Species Information purple loosestrife grows in meadows, wetlands, and other wet areas like ditches. Given...

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