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New York State Board of Elections outlines the proposals appearing on the 2021 Election Ballot. Look for the pros and cons on the web. Source: 2021 Statewide Ballot Proposals | New York State Board of Elections

Source: The Wild Center to send delegation to U.N. climate talks in Scotland – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Adirondack Park Agency’s permit changes called into question

“Obviously the answer is Harmonia axyridis, a.k.a. the multicolored Asian lady beetle or lady bug. This insect, although beneficial to gardens, is no treat when it gathers by the hundreds on your doors or exterior walls in autumn. And more than a few will find their way indoors.” Source: Orange Is the New Nuisance – […]

Source: Grab your binoculars and look up in the North Country sky! | NCPR News

Source: Program for landowners on navigating solar – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Sound sensors now tracking Burlington airport jet noise

Source: Watching the salmon run – – The Adirondack Almanack

“Ernst is president of a private investment firm based in New York City.  He owns Elk Lake Lodge in North Hudson with his wife, Margot Ernst.  According to the Adirondack Explorer, Gov. Kathy Hochul approached Ernst recently at a dinner party and asked if he would be willing to take on the position.” Source: Hochul […]

Source: Rangers respond to lost, injured hikers and hunters – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Tamarack trees face fresh threats – Adirondack Explorer

Source: New Yorkers will vote on environmental rights amendment to state constitution | NCPR News

Source: Ticonderoga adds 100-acre solar installation to growing project list

Source: Fish Creek campground to get facelift

Source: Report: Trails in Adirondacks are too steep to be sustainable – The Capitol Pressroom

Source: Storm water and sewers – – The Adirondack Almanack

“Lake Champlain warmed between two and seven degrees, depending on location, from 1964 to 2009, according to the state department of health. Lake Champlain hit 65 degrees this May, reached the high 70s in August, and didn’t dip back below 65 until October, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.”  Source: Thanks to climate change, toxic bacterial […]

Source: Engineering a river in New York with nature to protect against the impacts of climate change | Here & Now

Source: Northern NY, Vermont foliage 2021: ‘Peak’ color appears in some areas

“Why Local Apples? Because New York State grows a lot of great apples! According to the USDA, approximately 42,360 acres of farmland in New York State are home to apple orchards. The current climate across New York State, from the Hudson Valley to the Canadian border, to Western NY, is great for growing apples. The […]

Source: Rail bikes offer fall outing for all ages – Adirondack Explorer

New Season Expands Opportunities for Trout Stream Fishing Year-Round New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded anglers that the State’s new catch-and-release trout stream season begins on Oct. 16, expanding recreational opportunities. “Using science, research, and public input, DEC is increasing fishing opportunities while advancing responsible trout management in […]

Source: A wild Adirondack river is restored to cope with climate change | NCPR News

“Gov. Kathy Hochul’s selection of the Champlain-Hudson Power Express as a conduit delivering green energy to New York City will provide a small windfall to 14 Essex County governments that will benefit from a structured schedule of revenue payments over the next 30 years.” Source: Champlain-Hudson project benefits lake towns, school districts | Sun Community […]

“However, heat the manure to 700 to 1,200 degrees fahrenheit without oxygen, and one can create biochar fertilizer. The process is known as pyrolysis, which is very different from incineration — instead of producing only ash and smoke, pyrolysis produces nutrient-rich liquid and solid residue.” Source: Waste not: Cow manure could become (more) sustainable fertilizer […]