The Peru Gazette

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced the Town of Schuyler Falls will receive $6,862,000 in grants and loans ($5,562,000 in Rural Development direct loan funds and $1,300,000 in Rural Development grant funds) from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for water and waste disposal. “I am announcing a significant amount of taxpayer […]

Source: Call the Dogs off the Lions – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Whiteface plan gets approved, with caveats

Source: Conservation group, municipality sue to block Lake George herbicide use

If you traveled on the eastern portion of the Bear Swamp Rd. this morning you undoubtedly saw members of the Peru Lions Club doing their monthly roadside trash pick-up. The Lions adopted the Bear Swamp Rd. many years ago as participants in the “Keep America Beautiful” program. Amy Davies, one of the Lions Club’s newest […]

Source: Supermoon eclipse may be visible this weekend in Vermont and New York

WILMINGTON — The Ausable River Association (AsRA) has announced the schedule for their free, guided interpretive outdoor programs in the northern Adirondacks this spring. “We are excited to grow our popular guided watershed tours this year,” said Kelley Tucker, AsRA’s Executive Director. “We’re offering guided tours in all seasons this year, and our spring tours […]

“Eric Hittinger, an Associate Professor of Public Policy at Rochester Institute of Technology said, “Upstate New York has the cleanest electricity grid in the country.” Source: Thinking about buying an electric vehicle? Is Upstate New York one of the best places to charge one? (video) – syracuse.com

Source: New York’s once-booming oil industry and the risky wells it left behind – City & State New York

Source: Wilmington wildlife – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Armed with new regulatory power, Burlington City Council commissions plan to reduce carbon output – VTDigger

Source: Lunar eclipse to turn May full moon into a blood moon: When to see it – syracuse.com

Source: Deadly new avian flu strain kills 9 bald eagles in Upstate NY: ‘It literally just fell out of the tree’ – syracuse.com

Source: Fire danger ‘high’ across the North Country | NCPR News

Source: Boat inspection starts Memorial Day weekend | Sun Community News PAUL SMITHS | Throughout the Adirondacks, 60 boat launches will offer free boat inspections and washing.

Source: Birders are seeing more sandhill cranes in the North Country | NCPR News

Source: Plattsburgh Town adding solar farms

Opening Day for Many Cool Water Species Opens on May 1, Except in Border Waters The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation today reminded anglers to always consult the fishing regulations guide to ensure they are complying with the seasonal restrictions and waterbody-specific rules before heading out onto the water. Fishing regulation changes implemented […]

Clinton County, April 29, 2022. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Sisson, as the Director of Public Health in Clinton County. Mr. Sisson comes to CCHD after 18 years as the Heath, Safety, Risk Management Specialist at Champlain Valley Educational Services.  “I am very excited to join […]

Source: St. Lawrence County legislators request better regulations for recycling solar panels | St. Lawrence County | nny360.com

Source: Introducing “Climate Matters” – – The Adirondack Almanack

“…they expect in 2024 to actually do the cable installation at the bottom of Lake Champlain, which is going to take five months or so as they have massive barges and down the lake at about two miles per day, laying this cable under the water.” Source: A $4B powerline will run under Lake Champlain, […]

Source: Park Agency approves two Hamilton Co. cell towers, Crown Point solar project | NCPR News

On Sat 4/23 the Peru Lions Club continued its 20 year tradition of roadside pickup in Peru.  This year they partnered with the Peru K-5 PTO and the Peru Scouts for a very successful event. More than 20 volunteers of families and Lions came together to collect 50 bags of trash on sixteen roads across […]

Source: Essex Farm Institute awards $32,000 to 15 local farmers | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Recipients have implemented technology that reduces carbon use and environmental contaminants.