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Clean Water Safe Roads
Reducing Road Salt -
Nourishing Our Neighbors
Food Security for All -
Pollinator Conservation
Adirondack Pollinator Project -
Regenerating Soils
Composting -
Universal Access
Broadband for All -
Community Vitality
Creative Placemaking
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Reducing Road Salt
Clean Water Safe Roads -
Nourishing Our Neighbors
Food Security for All -
Pollinator Conservation
Adirondack Pollinator Project -
Regenerating Soils
Composting -
Universal Access
Broadband for All -
Community Vitality
Creative Placemaking
What’s New
Recycling/Waste Management
It’s Garbage Day! Learning about waste management in the Adirondacks.
March 26, 2026
At the capped landfill in Indian Lake, where we’re working to establish pollinator habitat, the view is unexpectedly beautiful. On a clear day, you can see mountains stretching in every
Fair Share
Testing a New Approach to Expanding Food Access: Share a Share
March 27, 2026
At AdkAction, we believe that tackling tough challenges begins with listening and being open to new ideas. Since 2021, our Fair Share CSA project has helped make fresh, locally grown food accessible across the Adirondacks. By sponsoring Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares for families who cannot afford them, Fair Share
Food Security
Learning Blueprint: Distributing Local Food Cash Cards in an Emergency
April 2, 2026
When SNAP benefits were delayed across the Adirondacks in 2025, many families faced sudden gaps in their ability to buy food, especially those unlikely to access traditional emergency services. This Learning Blueprint shares how AdkAction responded with its Emergency Fair Food Card Pilot, distributing prepaid grocery cards through trusted school partners to provide fast, flexible, and discreet support. Designed for organizations preparing for benefit disruptions or addressing rural food insecurity, this guide outlines the program model, key lessons, and practical considerations for launching a similar initiative in your community.
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Our members are the heart of AdkAction, driving the ideas, passion, and support that make our projects a reality. By contributing through annual or monthly donations, members sustain our work and take pride in making a lasting impact on the Adirondacks—benefiting both current and future generations.