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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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Featured Projects

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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2019 Annual Meeting and Party

August 1, 2019 - 4:30 pm

Save the Date THURSDAY, AUGUST 1st 2019 AdkAction Annual Meeting At the St. Regis Room overlooking Lower St. Regis Lake at Paul Smith’s College August 1, 2019, 4:30 – 6:30

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Tupper Lake Plein Air Festival

October 9, 2019 - 8:00 am

The 2019 Tupper Lake Plein Air Festival is an event which shares the beauty and spirit of this historic lumberjack town, amidst the majestic Adirondack Mountains in full fall foliage, with artists from across the United States and Canada.

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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. 

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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Steve Maikowski

Vice Chair

Steve has a BA in political science from the University of North Texas, and a Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University.

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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

Top banner image photo credit: Evan Williams, PureADK

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