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Archive for 'Environmental News'

Housing meets climate: Officials laud new microgrid community in South Burlington

The forthcoming housing development will feature 155 new all-electric dwellings — a mix of single-family, multi-family and permanently affordable homes — some of which are slated to be ready for move-in later this year. Click here for the VTDigger story 

May 19, 2023 – Sunrise at Mother Cabrini Shrine, Peru, NY

May 19, 2023 – Sunrise at the Peru Central Atletic Field

Advice for protecting plants from this week’s frost

Frost not unusual this time of year Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

APA approves herbicide use on southern Adirondack lake, settles road mileage debate

Click here for the NCPR story 

DEC Reminds Water Recreationists to ‘Clean, Drain, and Dry’ Watercraft and Equipment to Protect New York’s Waters from Invasive Species

Boat Stewards to Conduct Boat Inspections and Educate Recreating Public at Boat Launches Statewide Beginning Memorial Day Weekend More than 14,000 Detections of Aquatic Invasive Species Intercepted by Stewards in 2021 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded everyone to clean, drain, and dry boats and trailers and disinfect […]

How should NY manage the millions of visitors to the Adirondacks?

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Lake Champlain Basin Program Seeks Input on Proposed Definition of Disadvantaged Community

Grand Isle, VT – The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) seeks public comments on a definition of a “disadvantaged community” that will be used to help prioritize projects for LCBP funding in 2023 and beyond. The LCBP has scheduled a series of meetings to solicit feedback and will accept public comments online through June 9, […]

DEC releases deer harvest numbers for 2022

Numbers up by 10 percent over 2021 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Celebrate Water Week

Join DEC’s Division of Water in celebrating Water Week May 7 – 13. For almost 40 years, New York has set aside a full week in May to focus on its water resources, highlight water issues, and encourage stewardship. This year’s theme is Water Protection and Conservation. In New York, we are fortunate to have […]

Adirondack lawmakers, advocates applaud environmental funding in the NY budget

Click here for the NCPR story 

Tesla dealership plans get green light by South Burlington City Council

A Tesla dealership is coming to the city of South Burlington, and the city expects work to begin at the old Hannaford’s on Shelburne Road before summer. Click here for the WCAX3 Story 

Downtown Plattsburgh Riverwalk construction begins May 1

Will be open to pedestrians and cyclists with multi-use path and overlooks Click here for the Sun Community News story 

It’s time to start looking for the invasive spotted lanternfly in New York

Click here for the NCPR story 

WCAX Investigates: The demise of Burlington High School

The PCB-contaminated Burlington High School and Technical Center is expected to be demolished in the next few weeks, setting the foundation for a brand new campus. Click here for the WCAX News story 

Small earthquake rumbles upstate New York

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake shook parts of upstate New York Sunday afternoon. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Friends and families working together to clean up Peru

April 22, 20223 – 8:30 a.m. Several families have already arrived at the Peru Fire Station for the Lions Club’s Annual Peru Clean Up Day. The Lions have trash bags, pickers, beverages and food goodies for everyone. Mr. Badger’s Peru Art Class at Peru Elementary School colored rocks for the kids. When the kids complete […]

Make Everyday Earth Day with a Green Cone Solar Digester

   Clinton County, April 20, 2023. In recognition of Earth Day 2023, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) and Casella Waste Management at the Clinton County Solid Waste & Recycling Facility would like to remind residents that green cone solar digesters are available for purchase.  By using the sun’s energy and tapping into the surrounding […]

Peru’s Clean Up Day is this Saturday, April 22

Peru Lions Club and Peru K-5 PTO announce they are co-hosting this year’s town-wide Community Green Up Day on Saturday April 22nd from 8 am – 12 pm. This event is being conducted on Earth Day and everyone, young and old, is encouraged to take part. We invite you to join us as we pick […]

Learn about the work the Ausable River Association is doing to restore and maintain local rivers and streams

Vermont Needs More Green Power, but Locals Resist Large Projects. Where Should Our Energy Come From?

“I don’t want to see this become a torches-and-pitchforks kind of battle in town, but people are furious.” JESSE MCDOUGALL Click here for the Seven Days Story 

Volunteers Needed for Third Annual River Cleanup

WILMINGTON, NY — The Ausable River Association (AsRA) is hosting a river cleanup on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22. Cleanup efforts will focus on roadways and riverbanks in the Lake Placid, Wilmington, Jay, Upper Jay, and Keene communities. AsRA invites the community to join them in restoring and protecting the beauty of the Ausable River. […]

Coast Guard warns of hypothermia risk in Lake Champlain during this week’s warm weather

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Farm Tile Drainage Research at Water Quality Conference in NY’s Finger Lakes Region

Chazy, New York. The farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) has announced that on April 18 Miner Institute Research Scientist Laura Klaiber will present the latest results-to-date of her agricultural tile drainage research as part of The Tile Drainage on Farms: Managing for Water Quality and Soil Health workshop. The workshop will be […]

Lake Champlain’s lake trout are making a comeback. That means stocking levels can go down

Click here for the NCPR story