Frequently Asked Questions

The idea for a citizen action committee arose at a series of meetings of a group loosely called the Tri-Lakes Coalition whose purpose was to discuss issues related to assessment, taxation, water quality, invasive species and other issues of common interest to both local and seasonal residents. Volunteers joined an informal organizing committee to survey interested citizens on issues of concern to them and to set in motion the process of creating a structure and electing a formal Steering Committee. In 2011 AdkAction.org incorporated and made application for 501c3 charitable status, giving supporters the right to make tax-deductible contributions. In February 2011 a legally-constituted Board of Directors elected by the members.

There are only 130,000 permanent residents of the Adirondacks and about as many seasonal residents. This is a tiny percentage of New York's population, yet the Park is a gem that belongs to all citizens. It is currently short-changed in money and attention due to its population under-representation. Influencing those who will determine future land and water use regulations, policies on invasive species management, tax policies, water quality management, and local governance will benefit all users of the Adirondacks, permanent and seasonal residents included. AdkAction.org will become the change agent for those of us who care.