ADK Talks
ADK Talks brings you the stories behind the people, places, and things to do in the Adirondack Park of New York State. With 6 million acres, the Adirondacks are the ultimate playground.
We take you beyond the guidebooks and into the heart of one of America's most breathtaking regions. Just like we do on our website, adktaste.com, our podcast uncovers the hidden gems of the Adirondacks, offering hand-picked recommendations for the best places to stay, eat, shop and do in the Adirondack Park.
But this isn't just about places. It's about the people who make the Adirondacks so special and unique. In each episode, we talk to people from all walks of life—restauranteurs, farmers, innkeepers, historians, artists, local leaders, writers, hikers, and more. Hear real stories about what they do, their passions, and how they found their way here.
And they'll share their insider tips on the best things to see and do in the Adirondacks – insights you won't find anywhere else.
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Salt, Science & Stewardship: The Adirondack Council's Fight for the Park’s Future
What happens in the Adirondacks doesn’t always start in the Adirondacks—it can flow into our air, water, communities, and climate from coal-fired power plants far, far away from our lakes and forests.
In this powerful episode of ADK Talks, hosts Jane and Steve sit down with John Sheehan, Director of Communications for the Adirondack Council, to explore the science, policy, and passion driving environmental advocacy in the largest protected landscape east of the Mississippi.
We cover:
- The origins and mission of the Adirondack Council
- The threats to air and water quality—and what’s being done
- How road salt is quietly degrading lakes, wells, and even washing machines
- The scientific tools used to monitor Adirondack lakes
- The Council’s support for SUNY ESF’s Timbuctoo Institute, connecting students from underrepresented communities to careers in environmental science
- How you can take action to protect this incredible place
John also shares his favorite hidden gem in the park and reflects on decades of conservation wins—and the political battles still ahead.
Mentioned in this podcast.
- The Adirondack Council
- Boreal forests
- Beavers
- Brook Trout Genetics
- Road salt research
- Timbuctoo Climate Science and Careers Summer Institute
- Minerva and Irishtown
- Ireland Vly
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