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Welcome to the Adirondack Park Agency

The APA is a New York State government agency, consisting of approximately 72 staff and an eleven-member board. In 1971 the APA was created by the State Legislature to develop long-range land use plans for both public and private lands within the Park.

The Adirondack Park and Energy

The Agency has complied a list of resource links that detail available programs, services and funding incentives to assist property owners and Park residents on energy matters and managing escalating energy costs. Energy links...

Regulatory Revisions

New Proposed Revisions to Adirondack Park Agency Regulations - 2008 more...

Adirondack Park Agency Broadcasts Public Meetings

As part of a state wide effort to promote public access to government decision making, the APA now provides video and audio of its monthly Agency public meetings. Advances in technology allow for the broadcast of meetings on the Internet through the use of webcasting. Archives of meetings will be available for 30 days beginning with the April Agency Meeting. APA webcasting will be live beginning with the May Agency Meeting. Please visit our new Live and Archived Media page...

In a Hurry? Fast FACTS to keep you informed…

On many pages of our web site, in this location you'll find what we consider to be commonly needed information. Fast FACTS - easy access to common questions and useful information.

Citizen's Guide to Adirondack Park Agency Land Use Regulations -- This document explains APA jurisdiction for land owners and project sponsors. (pdf 370kb)

See About the Park for information on Adirondack history, nature, geography and more.

Visit One of Our Interpretive Centers

Take a walk. Go wild. Listen to the birds, watch the butterflies. Go skiing or snowshoeing. There's lots to do and learn about the natural Adirondacks in Paul Smiths and Newcomb. more…

Current Activities

October Agency Meeting
agenda...
mailing...
webcasting...
more current activities...

Towers Information

- APA issues over fifty telecommunications permits (July 2008 press release)

What's New on the APA Website

Highlights of changes made to our website in the past few weeks can be found here...

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