The Peru Gazette

Lake Placid, NY — Reduce single-use plastic in the environment and give back to those in need in the local community, all while running routine weekly errands at the local Hannaford. The Ausable River Association has been selected by local Hannaford store leadership as the benefiting non-profit in the Community Bag Program for the month […]

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Source: DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review – NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation

Source: Loon Center hosts summer children’s program | Sun Community News SARANAC LAKE | Half-hour afternoon presentations are designed for children ages 3-5.

Source: Clean water means quality of life. Here’s how you can help protect Lake Champlain | NCPR News

Source: APA denies couple’s request to expand boathouse

Source: Benita Law-Diao confirmed as APA Commissioner | Sun Community News RAY BROOK | First person of color appointed to APA board.

Source: APA seeks public comments on invasive species management changes – Adirondack Explorer

Source: ‘Dismal session’ for Adirondack Park legislation after amendments fail

Beware! Snapping turtles are slowly and hazardously crossing roads throughout the Adirondack Park in search of sandy and loose soil where they can lay their eggs. Be aware of these magnificent creatures.

Note from a River Rd. resident Peru – Hello!!! I live up river road where the turtles are laying again! Didn’t know if it would be possible for you to post for drivers to be careful and to be kind and help them cross the road instead of driving over them. Thank you!!!

Source: Allergies acting up? Pollen problems on the rise across our region

Source: Former DEC Commissioner will again lead Olympic development board | NCPR News

Source: Updated Lake Champlain cleanup plan focuses on climate change, environmental justice – VTDigger

Suburban Propane News Release  Click here for Video from the Announcement; Click here for Photos Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, today announced an agreement to construct, own […]

Source: Suburban Propane, Adirondack Farms partner to bring renewable natural gas to the area | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Adirondack Council recognizes Conservationist of the Year efforts | Sun Community News PAUL SMITHS | Adirondack Council’s prestigious award given for educational impact on climate change.

A new law will go into effect this month requiring owners and operators of motorboats to verify they have no invasive species present before launching in Adirondack waters. Clean, drain, dry, verify! It’s the law. #Adirondacks

Interactive Map Displays Bloom Locations and Informative Website Encourages New Yorkers to “Know it, Avoid it, Report it” The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Department of Health (DOH) today reminded New Yorkers to learn about and be aware of harmful algal blooms, or “HABs,” as the 2022 HABs […]

Source: Massive tire fire reported at Clinton Co. Landfill | Sun Community News MORRISONVILLE | Thick smoke could be seen for miles after a massive tire fire was reported at the Clinton County Landfill Tuesday morning.

New York Hunters Took More than 211,000 Deer Total Harvest Decreased Due to Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, Deer Management Permit Declines The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced hunters in New York harvested an estimated 211,269 deer during the 2021-22 hunting seasons. The season’s harvest was down 17 percent last year and […]