Without science we lack credibility. With science, we make the best possible decisions on where to direct our limited resources. Monitoring is one of several components of science that drives our efforts to understand and control non-native plants. Often referred to as invasive or exotic species, these plants have the potential to upset the natural balance of plants in the Adirondacks. An Interview with Chris Maron of the Adirondack Nature Conservancy on invasive plant species.
Stewardship is as essential to conservation as water is to all living things.
The Adirondack Summit Steward Program began in 1990 as a cooperative project between the Adirondack Nature Conservancy, the Adirondack Mountain Club, and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The stewards provide an educational presence to help protect the arctic alpine plants on the highest summits of New York. High Peaks slide show featuring rare and threatened alpine plants.