Archive for 'Environmental News'
Peru, NY. October 6, 2026 – Mannix, Patent, and Clark Roads
Posted: October 6th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Agroforestry continues to take root among Adirondack farmers
Intentionally integrating trees and shrubs into farming creates both aesthetic and practical benefits for farmers in the region Click here for the Adirondack Almanac Story
Posted: October 5th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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NYPA splits ownership of the biggest solar project in St. Lawrence County
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Posted: September 30th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Community Events, Energy News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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17 new NYS Forest Rangers including Ethan Engel of Peru, NY
September 29, 2026 – DEC welcomed 17 new graduates from the 25th Basic School for New York State Forest Rangers today at a graduation ceremony in Lake Placid. The ceremony celebrated graduates from across New York State who followed extensive law enforcement and natural resources training in the classroom and in the field. For the […]
Posted: September 30th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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PROTECT releases election candidates’ positions on issues affecting Adirondacks
Protect the Adirondacks sent out a non-partisan questionnaire to federal and state candidates to gauge where they stand on issues Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: September 30th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Environmental News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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An Adirondack farm-to-plate success story
Essex County stands out in number of values-driven farms, direct-to-consumer sales. Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: September 28th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Community Events, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Closing the loop: How community composting builds a more self-sufficient Adirondacks
Composting provides communities throughout the Adirondacks with a full circle of growing healthy foods, without wasting scraps Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: September 28th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Community Events, Education News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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New York state energy experts give overview on data centers in rural areas
Environmental impacts, energy needs of AI weigh on Adirondack residents Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: September 27th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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$16.8 million available to help farmers combat impacts of climate change
Applications for the Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program Due Monday, November 23, 2026 Sept. 25, 2026 – During Climate Week NYC, Governor Hochul announced $16.8 million is available for projects that will help address the impacts of climate change and protect water quality across New York State through the Climate Resilient Farming (CRF) Grant Program. […]
Posted: September 26th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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DEC Announces 2026 River Creel Survey on the Saranac and Boquet Rivers
Survey Conducted September 26 through November 15 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the continuation of the annual River Creel survey of the Saranac and Boquet Rivers, tributaries to Lake Champlain. This is part of the salmon assessment and restoration efforts of the Lake Champlain Fish and Wildlife Management Cooperative. […]
Posted: September 26th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Fall color outlook: What to expect in the Adirondacks
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Posted: September 25th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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DEC Announces Free Fishing Day on Saturday, September 26 in New York State
Anglers Encouraged to Take Advantage of Fall Fishing Opportunities New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced a statewide Free Fishing Day on Saturday, September 26. During any of the six designated Free Fishing Days, the fishing license requirement is waived for fishing on New York’s fresh waters. “Fishing in New […]
Posted: September 23rd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, Regional NY-VT News.
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DEC moves to regulate ethanol emissions at Moriah facility, where whiskey fungus is growing
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Posted: September 16th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Code Enforcement, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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Judge dismisses howitzer hearing, redirecting application back to APA board
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Posted: September 15th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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Who’s welcoming, made of wood, and lives in Tupper Lake? The Wild Center’s new troll
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Posted: September 14th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Education News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Lake Champlain named one of the best lakes in the country for fall foliage boating
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Posted: September 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, Regional NY-VT News.
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Affordable housing project falls apart over infrastructure gaps in Highgate
A value lesson for other small towns Click here for the Vermont Public story
Posted: September 10th, 2026 under Business News, Environmental News, General News, Regional NY-VT News, Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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A tale of two Adirondack fire towers: So different but worth the effort
Hikes up Lyon Mountain and Stillwater Mountain provide different yet similarly enjoyable experiences from the fire towers at the summits Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: September 10th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Is the EPA abandoning its mission?
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Posted: September 9th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Environmental News, General News, Lake Champlain News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Lake Champlain botanical garden’s hunt for a home
The idea for a world class botanical garden in the Champlain Valley was inspired by a group of women planting lilacs. Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: September 9th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Hard truths at harvest
The highs and lows of Adirondack gardening. Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: September 6th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Judge strikes down New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act
The law would allow the state to charge the world’s biggest fossil fuel companies $3 billion annually over the next 25 years to pay for climate damages Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: September 3rd, 2026 under Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Growing number of Adirondack towns pass battery storage moratoriums
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Posted: September 3rd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Code Enforcement, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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What Old Forge residents learned from the public euthanization of a bear family
How an Aug. 2024 incident that resulted in the deaths of a sow and two cubs turned a town into animal advocates. Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: September 3rd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Education News, Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Social Issues.
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The Wild Center commits to net zero emissions, a first of its kind
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Posted: September 2nd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, General News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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