The Peru Gazette

  New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos began the new year on a high note by naming Captain Karen Przyklek as the Director of DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement (DLE). Przyklek’s promotion follows a successful 26-year career with DLE during which she played a vital role investigating environmental crimes, assisting […]

Source: Hochul selects Saranac Laker Barbara Rice to lead APA | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: See Upstate NY waterfalls frozen in time, thanks to chilling temperatures – syracuse.com

NYZ026>031-034-035-087-VTZ008-010-012-017>019-172200- /O.CON.KBTV.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220118T0600Z/ Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton- Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton- Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Southwestern St. Lawrence-Washington- Orange-Windsor-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Plattsburgh, Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Lake Placid, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, Gouverneur, Montpelier, Bradford, Randolph, Springfield, White River Junction, Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, […]

Source: With all of its problems, New York made time to outlaw little shampoo bottles in hotels – syracuse.com

Source: A recent expansion at Vermont’s only landfill could be its last. What happens next? – VTDigger

Source: The leader of the Adirondack Park Agency, Terry Martino, is retiring | NCPR News

Source: Cuomo advisor takes post at Adirondack Council – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Scott eyes Electric Vehicle charging stations for homes | Local 22/44 News

Adirondack Park, N.Y. The Board of Directors of AdkAction announces that, after nearly six successful years of expanding the membership and leading high impact projects in the Adirondack region, AdkAction’s Executive Director, Brittany Christenson, is leaving to take on a challenging new position with a social impact start-up company.  The Board has launched a nation-wide […]

Source: NDA’s 2021 Agency of the Year Award Goes to New York Department of Environmental Conservation – NDA

Source: Can the Adirondacks curb the use of road salt? One Lake George town is leading the way | NCPR News

Source: DEC’s seedling sale ready for orders | Sun Community News ALBANY | Low-cost tree and shrub varieties offer affordable landscaping and wildlife-habitat options.

With holiday cheer and gifts galore, many of you will give or receive new electronic equipment. As you switch out of the old and welcome the new, please remember to recycle your old electronics responsibly. Examples of common electronic equipment that must be recycled: Computers (desktops, laptops, e-readers, tablets, etc.) Computer peripherals (mice, keyboards, monitors, […]

Saratoga County Officer Receives “Officer of the Year” Award from Shikar-Safari Club International for Outstanding Service New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that Environmental Conservation Police Officer (ECO) Steven Shaw was honored with the Wildlife Officer of the Year Award from the Shikar-Safari Club International. Shikar-Safari International Club […]

Supports Implementation of State’s Ambitious Climate Law New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner and Climate Action Council Co-Chair Basil Seggos today announced the release of the State’s first-ever statewide greenhouse gas emissions report compliant with the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). The report describes statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for […]

Source: Part 1: Adirondacks are nature’s storehouse for vital metallic elements | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | The Adirondack region is rich in rocks, metals, and minerals; many of these natural resources have high commercial value like the iron and titanium t

Brian Mann Tweet & Photo  “So cool to see @StewartsShops  in Keene getting ready to serve EV drivers.” The Peru Gazette followed up Brian’s tweet and photo emailing Stewart’s Shops asking about their current and future EV charger plans. Erica Komoroske, Director of Public Affairs, was kind enoungh to respond. “We plan to have more than […]

Wilderness Rescue: On Dec. 14 at 4:45 p.m., Essex County 911 received a call from a hiker requesting assistance on the Hurricane Trail in Keene. The 40-year-old from Broadalbin became turned around on the trail and was concerned about the impending darkness. The hiker didn’t have a light source or enough charge on his cell […]

“Nonprofits and government agencies that provide food to people in need can get a waiver from the law’s requirements. That includes community meal programs, food pantries and places of worship, according to the DEC.” Source: New York ban on foam food containers, packing peanuts goes into effect Jan. 1 – syracuse.com

Source: Friends, colleagues mourn passing of ‘Adirondack icon’

Source: APA approves Lake Placid hotel, moves Warrensburg map amendment forward | NCPR News

Source: Governor Hochul Announces Appointments to Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force

Source: ADK awarded $500k to purchase Cascade Ski Center | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Plans for a solar farm on the Moffat property at 3831 Route 22 are moving forward. The Peru Planning Board gave its conditional stamp of approval at its December 8th Zoom meeting. The Board declared that the project would not have a negative environmental impact according to the terms […]