The Peru Gazette

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By John T Ryan Peru, NY – The Peru Town Board conducted a Regular Meeting on February 23, 2026, following the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project Public Hearing. The board approved a resolution to move forward with the $9.4 million treatment plant project. Previously, the board applied for and received a $5 million NYS Environmental […]

Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today issued the following statement concerning the leaked NYSERDA memo outlining the exorbitant implementation costs of the CLCPA: “The leaked memo from Governor Hochul’s handpicked head of NYSERDA is a bombshell and a scathing indictment of the CLCPA. “Because of it, Upstate New Yorkers can expect their energy costs to rise […]

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Ausable Forks Elementary School: Kids learn about the importance of agriculture by planting and tasting microgreens Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Albany, February 27, 2026 Press Release – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York State’s Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 1880, the first eight Game Protectors proudly began serving to protect […]

The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program, Champlain Centre, Champlain Watershed Improvement Coalition of New York, and NEIWPCC welcome the public to celebrate World Water Day on Saturday, March 21, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Champlain Centre in Plattsburgh, New York. This event is hosted in partnership with the Champlain Basin Education Initiative […]

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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced a new online exam for people seeking to become licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators (NWCOs). To provide enhanced access, DEC is offering these examinations online and free of charge. “As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the customer experience, DEC is proud to offer […]

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02/18/2026 – By Isabella Susino | Adirondack Harvest Program Lead The New York Beef Producers Association and New York Beef Council have awarded the 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award to Ben Wever Farm in Willsboro, New York. The Environmental Stewardship Award presented to Ben Wever Farm in 2025 by NY Beef Council and the NY Beef […]

Albany, Feb. 18, 2026 – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced DEC is holding academies for its newest classes of Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) and Forest Rangers. The six-month training academies will prepare up to 50 of DEC’s newest recruits for careers protecting New York State’s natural […]

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February 13, 2026   

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WASHINGTON, D.C. , Feb. 12, 2026 Congresswoman Stefanie News Release – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) Enhancements Act of 2026 to reauthorize the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) for five years to support the health and […]

Grand Isle, VT — The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program, in partnership with NEIWPCC, invites the public to Love the Lake 2026, a winter speaker series featuring four presentations on environmental and cultural heritage topics. Free coffee and dessert will be provided. Please note that the location for the February 19th presentation with Teage O’Connor has been changed to the Rock […]

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PLATTSBURGH — Prospective students are invited to experience Clinton Community College firsthand during upcoming Saturday Visit Days, which offer campus tours and opportunities to explore academic programs, student life and support services. Saturday Visit Days will be held on Feb. 7, Feb. 28, March 14 and April 11 this spring. During each visit, prospective students […]

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