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No Major Changes for Forest Rangers in the Adirondacks – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: No Major Changes for Forest Rangers in the Adirondacks – – The Adirondack Almanack

Invasive insects spreading in Adirondack Park – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Invasive insects spreading in Adirondack Park – Adirondack Explorer

Nova Bus announces its largest order of electric buses in the U.S. | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Nova Bus announces its largest order of electric buses in the U.S. | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Nova Bus, a member of the Volvo Group and a leading North American transit bus manufacturer, has announced its largest electric bus contract to date.

First open-access fast chargers now operating in Plattsburgh | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: First open-access fast chargers now operating in Plattsburgh | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The New York Power Authority has announced the first fast charging stations open to any make or model of electric vehicles (EVs) in the Town of Plattsburgh.

DEC’s 2021-2022 Hunting Season Enforcement Results

During the 2021-2022 hunting seasons, Environmental Conservation Officers patrolled the lands and waters of New York State to ensure hunters were hunting safely and in accordance with the State Environmental Conservation Law. With the final day of the open deer season now closed, ECOs compiled information about offenses. During the 2021/2022 hunting seasons, ECOs issued: […]

First lawsuit filed under New York’s new Green Amendment – syracuse.com

Source: First lawsuit filed under New York’s new Green Amendment – syracuse.com

Prepping for a better maple season in the North Country | NCPR News

Source: Prepping for a better maple season in the North Country | NCPR News

Environment ranks high in New York’s 2023 budget – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Environment ranks high in New York’s 2023 budget – Adirondack Explorer

DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement Names First Woman Director

  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 […]

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

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

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

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

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 324 AM EST Mon Jan 17 2022

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, […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cuomo advisor takes post at Adirondack Council – Adirondack Explorer

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

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

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

AdkAction Seeks a New Executive Director 

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 […]

National Deer Association’s 2021 Agency of the Year Award Goes to New York Department of Environmental Conservation – NDA

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

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

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

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

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.

Recycling Electronics This Holiday Season

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, […]

Environmental Conservation Police Officer Steven Shaw Honored as Top New York Wildlife Conservation Police Officer

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 […]

DEC Releases New York’s First-Ever, Statewide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report Compliant with State’s Climate Law

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 […]

Part 1: Adirondacks are nature’s storehouse for vital metallic elements | Sun Community News 

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