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New fishing regulations start April 1 – Adirondack Explorer

Source: New fishing regulations start April 1 – Adirondack Explorer

Backcountry skiers, hikers warned of avalanche risk in Adirondack High Peaks

Source: Backcountry skiers, hikers warned of avalanche risk in Adirondack High Peaks

This Week on Mountain Lake Journal March 25, 2022 – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: This Week on Mountain Lake Journal March 25, 2022 – Mountain Lake PBS

US, Canada officials: Time for NY vehicles to go electric | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: US, Canada officials: Time for NY vehicles to go electric | News | pressrepublican.com

DEC Announces Falconry, Wildlife Rehabilitator, and Leashed Tracking Dog Examinations – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: DEC Announces Falconry, Wildlife Rehabilitator, and Leashed Tracking Dog Examinations – – The Adirondack Almanack

NYSDEC Adopts New Fishing Regulations – We Love Outdoors

Source: NYSDEC Adopts New Fishing Regulations – We Love Outdoors

Spring burn ban starts March 16 – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Spring burn ban starts March 16 – – The Adirondack Almanack

For some with salt in their wells, NY buys bottled water. For others, it paid $4M for a water hookup | NCPR News

Source: For some with salt in their wells, NY buys bottled water. For others, it paid $4M for a water hookup | NCPR News

Crypto miners find cheap energy and wariness in New York – Marketplace

Source: Crypto miners find cheap energy and wariness in New York – Marketplace

A bright spot on a bleak map – Adirondack Explorer

“Adirondacks region stands out as conservation leader on national biodiversity map.” Source: A bright spot on a bleak map – Adirondack Explorer

Environmentalists raise alarm about invasive fish in Hudson River, move to protect Lake Champlain – VTDigger

U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., and U.S. Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., issued a joint statement to VTDigger Friday afternoon, urging immediate action to mitigate the spread of the species.  “The round goby is a clear and present threat to Lake Champlain’s fisheries and ecosystem. Not only is it a voracious predator, but the round goby […]

Micro-grants for Adk farms grow larger | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Farms that implement environmentally beneficial practices favored.

Source: Micro-grants for Adk farms grow larger | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Farms that implement environmentally beneficial practices favored.

N.Y. highlights available programs to help with energy costs  | Sun Community News 

Source: N.Y. highlights available programs to help with energy costs  | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding New Yorkers of programs and options available to address rising energy supply costs. 

Court throws out regulatory approval for Downtown Plattsburgh development project | NCPR News

Source: Court throws out regulatory approval for Downtown Plattsburgh development project | NCPR News

Stefanik Introduces Bill to Combat Invasive Species

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today reintroduced the Stamp Out Invasive Species Act to help combat and raise awareness about the threat invasive species pose to Upstate New York and North Country ecosystems. Specifically, this bill would direct the United States Postal Service to issue a “Combating […]

Sen. Stec advocates against planned energy cost hikes | Sun Community News ALBANY

Source: Sen. Stec advocates against planned energy cost hikes | Sun Community News ALBANY | Sen. Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) has joined colleagues in urging residents to submit official public comment on the Climate Action Council’s (CAC) draft Scoping Plan by the A

The power of ice – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: The power of ice – – The Adirondack Almanack

Recent Northern New York Forest Ranger Actions

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State. In 2021, DEC Forest Rangers conducted 426 search […]

Adirondack salt panel takes on weighty task  – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Adirondack salt panel takes on weighty task  – Adirondack Explorer

It’s been a wild winter for the Lake Champlain ferries. Here’s why | NCPR News

Source: It’s been a wild winter for the Lake Champlain ferries. Here’s why | NCPR News

Bolton uses woodchips to keep nitrates out of the lake – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Bolton uses woodchips to keep nitrates out of the lake – – The Adirondack Almanack

Legislature to vote on new deal with Casella | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Legislature to vote on new deal with Casella | News | pressrepublican.com

Ticonderoga to add fourth solar installation – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Ticonderoga to add fourth solar installation – Adirondack Explorer

DEC Announces 2021 Bear Harvest Totals

Overall Harvest Declined; Catskills Harvest Rate Remains Highest New York bear hunters took 1,346 black bears during the 2021 hunting seasons, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today. “Every year, New York’s bear hunters provide DEC wildlife managers with valuable information to help guide future management decisions,” said DEC Commissioner Basil […]

Ski mountains from Beijing to Lake Placid now reliant on snowmaking | NCPR News

Source: Ski mountains from Beijing to Lake Placid now reliant on snowmaking | NCPR News