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Create. Promote. Preserve.

Working towards a better future for the Adirondack region by weaving together community and environmental projects that improve quality of life. 

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Mission

We create innovative projects to address unmet needs, promote vibrant communities, and preserve the character of the Adirondacks.

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Farmacy

Local food has innumerable benefits, yet not everyone has easy access in our communities. The Farmacy Project works to make local food easier to find, buy, and eat, even when other grocery options are not available.

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Reducing Road Salt

Road Salt pollution is threatening Adirondack waters. Studies now show that Adirondack lakes and streams near roads are contaminated and drinking water wells are becoming contaminated at an alarming rate.

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Members are the lifeblood of AdkAction, generating ideas, inspiration, passion, and financial support to make our  projects possible. Members pay annual fees that keep our work going, and in return, receive the pride of taking action to improve the Adirondacks for future generations. 

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Collapse of Rural Groceries

August 26, 2019

Our rural grocery stores are dropping like dominos. Most recently, Port Henry grocery, Mac’s Market, has shared the news that it will be permanently closing

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Meet Our Team

Brittany Christenson

Executive Director

Brittany Christenson is a community organizer who is passionate about art, local food, and sustainability. 

Hannah Grall

Operations Assistant

Originally from Michigan, Hannah’s love for the outdoors started at a young age growing up on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. This passion for our planet and her desire

Kiana French

Farmacy Project Coordinator

Kiana French has worked on multiple small farms in the Champlain Valley and passionate about bridging the gap between consumers and their food sources.

Tom Boothe

Chairman

Tom retired in 2002 as a Captain in the U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps after over 30 years of service.

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Our Impact

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Free native wildflower seed packets distributed since 2013
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People we've helped gain access to fresh, local food.
Road salt pilot areas created as a result of our work
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earned by artists during Keeseville Plein Air Festivals since 2017

Top banner image photo credit: Evan Williams, PureADK

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