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The highest wind gusts will be in the northern Adirondacks, Champlain Valley, western slopes of the Green Mountains and Northeast Kingdom

National Weather Service issuance about 4 PM, January 9, 2023  Damaging winds will cause widespread power outages and may blow down trees across the region tonight. The highest wind gusts will be in the northern Adirondacks, Champlain Valley, western slopes of the Green Mountains and Northeast Kingdom #vtwx #nywx    

Most Adirondack lakes will likely become unsuitable for trout

“Climate change is causing the bottom of most Adirondack lakes to become unlivable for trout, salmon and whitefish during the summer,..” Click here for the Cornell.edu story   

Significent storm system pending

National Weather Service Burlington @NWSBurlington · A significant storm system will impact the North Country Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. The biggest impact will be widespread wind gusts in the 45 to 60 mph range with scattered to numerous power outages possible. Stay tuned for more information. #vtwx #nywx

Why Lake George is pivoting to ‘weather-resilient’ winter attractions

Click here for the NCPR story 

12/30/23 – Dull, grey day, but the sun breaks through ever so often

Photos taken near the River Rd. in west Peru.

Ausable Point State Campground Area closed to vehicular traffic.

Peru, NY 12/30/23 The Ausable River’s high water flooded the southwest portion of the Ausable Point State Campground. Drivers were disappointed today when they encountered the gate blocking the campground area to vehicular traffic. Walkers had the campground area to themselves, not having to be concerned with approaching vehicles.

Is your well water supply contaminated?

Tips for avoiding smoking during the holidays 

The holiday season can be stressful for a multitude of reasons, from travel and busy schedules to social gatherings and, for some, just being around family. For those attempting to quit smoking — and even those who’ve successfully quit — these stressors can add up and make steering clear of tobacco more of a challenge […]

Body recovered from submerged car in Greene County

Driver ignored closed road sign  Click here for the news10.com story 

Flooding causes road closures throughout the Adirondacks

Click here for the NCPR story 

Little Ausable River very high as it passes though Heyworth Mason Park

The Little Ausable River was very high and fast-moving as it traveled through Heyworth Mason Park this afternoon at 3 p.m. Best to keep children far away from the river.  Click here for video U. S. Weather Service FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is […]

(Note – This order was lifted on Dec. 21 at about 1 PM) Peru residents asked to conserve water

To All Residents of Peru: Due to the excessive rain and stormwater runoff, our water filtration capacity is reduced. The Town of Peru Water Department requests that the residents try to conserve water usage as much as possible until further notice. Thank you so much for your help with this. Courtney Tetrault Town of Peru […]

Flooding hits Keene

Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Total solar eclipse: What you need to know to see this once in a generation spectacle

Major urban areas, like Burlington and Plattsburgh, will have some of the best views of this event. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Federal assistance for Clinton Co. residents affected by July flooding In-person

Disaster Loan Outreach Center to open at Ellenburg Town Hall today  Click here for the Sun Community News story 

SUNY Climate Corps Internship Program expands

Students can be selected for paid internships at DEC, DPS, NYSERDA, OGS, Parks and SUNY System Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Energy leaders warn: NY electric grid must grow for Micron and other new big users

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

State invests $100M for zero-emission school buses

Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis with incentive amounts starting at $114,000 and covering up to 100 percent of the incremental cost of a new or repowered zero-emission school bus, depending on the type of vehicle. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Lake Champlain Basin Program and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Hold Informational Workshop for Watershed Restoration Project Program

rand Isle, VT – The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will hold a pre-application workshop on December 13, 2023, to discuss ideas for potential projects and help applicants prepare Letters of Request for Lake Champlain Watershed Environmental Assistance Program consideration. The Lake Champlain Watershed Environmental Assistance Program awards […]

ADK 46ers give $100K+ to projects inside ADK Park

From loon conservation to steward programs, the funding will benefit the ADK Park Click here for the Sun Community News story 

After a summer of wildfire smoke, Cornell expands smoke sensors across state

Click here for the NCPR story 

Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program Seeks Proposals for Education and Organizational Capacity Initiatives

Projects located in the New York, Québec, and Vermont portions of the Lake Champlain basin will be eligible for consideration in this grant opportunity. Grand Isle, VT – The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) seeks proposals for projects that support local watershed groups and provide opportunities for informing and involving the public in […]

Fish Passage Improvements on the Saranac River

From NYS DEC  Fish in the Saranac River are about to experience some new-found freedom. Deconstruction to remove the remnants of the Indian Rapids Dam and Frendenburgh Falls Dam in Plattsburgh is just about complete, which means fish will now be able to move more freely on that stretch of river. The projects are a […]

PHS edges Peru on penalty kicks to win Class A final

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Thinking through the lens of a bee 

By John T Ryan Peru – October 23, 2023 Most people recall studying bees in school; however, the Peru Primary and Intermediate School students have a unique opportunity. There’s an active bee hive in the school’s front yard, and studying bees is being integrated into the schools’ curricula. The hive is one art teacher Kathy […]