A Message from the President, Daniel M. Spada
Summer 2011
Dear Members,
Having been associated with the Adirondack Research Consortium for many years, and having served on the organization’s Board of Directors since 2005, it is a great honor for me to become the President. I want to note and thank my two immediate predecessors, Liz Thorndike, who established the Consortium as a not-for-profit, and Bill Porter who led the steady growth of program offerings that have led to new respect for the organization.
As the chief science officer of the New York State Adirondack Park Agency, I know firsthand the importance of sound science and good information. Without the unvarnished facts science provides, you simply cannot make reasoned decisions that are sustainable in the future. The work and mission of the Adirondack Research Consortium is very consistent with this belief - “Better Information for Better Decisions".
The Adirondack Park is a place of great beauty and natural wonder. It is home to fantastic communities and remarkable people. I want to continue to tell that story as we explore the richness and diversity of the region. I would love to hear from you and learn your thoughts and ideas as we work to make the Consortium a more effective tool for the Adirondack community.
I hope to see you soon at a Consortium sponsored event!
Best regards,
Dan Spada
President, Adirondack Research Consortium
201 Countess Alicia Spaulding-Paolozzi Environmental Research and Education Center
Paul Smith’s College Campus