Archive for 'Environmental News'
Major upgrades to Peru’s wastewater treatment facility planned
By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru recently completed a much-needed multi-million dollar upgrade to its sewage collection system; however, there’s more work to come. Planning is well underway for a state-mandated upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant. The primary focus will be installing a UV disinfection system to bring coliform counts into conformance with […]
Posted: August 30th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Lake Champlain News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Town Board News.
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Sawfly spreading in North Country could pose threat to elm trees
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Posted: August 28th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Peru/Regional History.
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N.Y.’s first state utility-scale energy storage system now operating
20 MW energy storage project in Franklin County relieves transmission constraints Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 27th, 2023 under Border News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Largest known eastern white pine found in the southern Adirondacks
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Posted: August 25th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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Ashley Walden appointed President and CEO of ORDA
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Posted: August 21st, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Ausable River Association Benefit Dinner September 20
KEESEVILLE, NY — The Ausable River Association (AsRA) will host their “September Shindig” on September 20 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. All are welcome for an evening of good eats, brews, and friends at Ausable Brewing Company in Keeseville, NY, but tickets are limited. Delicious appetizers, dinner, and dessert will be provided by Northern […]
Posted: August 21st, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Here’s how to stay safe from harmful algal blooms in Lake Champlain
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Posted: August 18th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Plattsburgh loses appeal to save downtown development project
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Posted: August 18th, 2023 under City News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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August 18, 2023 Video: Ausable River in Keeseville and & Ausable Chasm
Posted: August 18th, 2023 under Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Weather News/History.
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Saturday, Aug. 19 Household Waste Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Posted: August 18th, 2023 under Business News, Community Events, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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Local leaders and environmentalists share bond act ideas in Saranac Lake
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Posted: August 15th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Mannix Road solar farm development is making progress
By John T. Ryan Peru – The process has taken longer than anticipated. Still, if progress continues as hoped, the Hamilson Community Solar Farm will be functioning at 286 Mannix Rd. by the end of next year. Unlike traditional solar, where an array is installed on your roof or property, community solar is installed at […]
Posted: August 15th, 2023 under Business News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Hiker falls 40 feet from Trap Dike
Emergency crews rescued a 23-year-old hiker from Canada in the Adirondack high peaks after a 40-foot fall Click here for MYNBC5 story
Posted: August 15th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Solar battery fire in Jefferson County raises concerns for the future
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Posted: August 13th, 2023 under Business News, Environmental News, Fire Department News, National News, Northern NY News.
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46ers donate $90k to Mountain Club
Funds used for trail work, steward program Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 12th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities.
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Watershed Voices: Giving the Lake a Musical Voice
Grand Isle, VT – Join the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) for a summer edition of their Love the Lake series! Glenn McClure, an eco-composer from the Adirondacks, and LCBP Associate Scientist Mae Kate Campbell will present “Watershed Voices: Giving the Lake a Musical Voice” on Wednesday, August 16th, 6-7:30 PM at the Barn at […]
Posted: August 12th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Share your ideas on the environmental bond act this Friday in Saranac Lake
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Posted: August 10th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Additional $3M in assistance for flood-affected homeowners
Homeowners in Clinton, Essex and Hamilton counties can qualify Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 10th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Border News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Weather News/History.
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Destination: Valcour Island
A canoe trip to a camping destination within Lake Champlain Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: August 5th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities.
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Land trust acquires Adirondack Loj Road entranceway
“The property offers a vista of Mount Marcy, Algonquin Peak, Mount Colden and other popular mountains. The Olympic ski jumps and Whiteface Mountain are visible from it.” Click here for the Adirondack Explorer Story
Posted: August 5th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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A rare two consecutive weather days for area farmers
August 2, 2023 – 7:50 p.m. Adirondack Farms chopping hay as the sun sets tonight adjacent to River Rd. Area farmers are taking advantage of yesterday’s and today’s sunny days to get a second cut anticipating tomorrow’s scattered rain showers. In a typical year, the second cut would have been already harvested. Click the photo for […]
Posted: August 2nd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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Solar farm battery fire in Jefferson County
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Posted: July 28th, 2023 under Business News, Environmental News, Fire Department News, Northern NY News.
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NY’s power grid is holding up. But officials are concerned for the future
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Posted: July 27th, 2023 under Business News, Environmental News, Statewide News.
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‘It’s a shock’: Barre man drowns at home in 1st known flood-related fatality
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Posted: July 14th, 2023 under Environmental News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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HamilSun Community Solar, LLC – HamilSun Community Solar Farm – Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment
14-day comment period. Published in the Press-Republican on July 12, 2023. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Development HamilSun Community Solar, LLC – HamilSun Community Solar Farm Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment AGENCY: Rural Business Service (RBS), USDA ACTION: Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Rural Business […]
Posted: July 13th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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