The Peru Gazette

Source: Gypsy moths taking over northern New York and Vermont | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | As residents across northern New York and Vermont celebrate the return of summer-like weather, many have also noticed the return of something else-gypsy moth caterpi

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that DEC will hold academies for its newest classes of Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) and Forest Rangers beginning in May 2022. The six-month training academies will prepare up to 60 of DEC’s newest recruits for careers protecting New York’s natural resources […]

“The stations authorized by the bill can be set up at any location in the Adirondack Park and within a ten-mile radius of its border, and would provide certifications for inspection and decontamination in addition to providing direct education and outreach to boaters, which will help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species.” Source: […]

Posted June 8, 2021, by the Clinton Soil and Water Conservation District 

Source: Gypsy moth larvae munch through North Country foliage

Source: N.Y. Senate approves Stec’s aquatic invasive legislation | Sun Community News ALBANY | With unanimous support, the New York State Senate has approved new legislation aimed at strengthening and making permanent the ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of a

Gov. Phil Scott on Tuesday signed an expansive $7.35 billion state budget that, buoyed by federal Covid-19 relief funds, invests heavily in broadband, affordable housing projects and measures to fight climate change. Source: Scott signs $7.35 billion state budget – VTDigger

If you care about lake water quality in Northern NY, please read this story Source: Water Line – Lessons in the water

Source: APIPP Kicks off Invasive Species Awareness Week 2021 – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: This weekend in the Adirondacks: Low, cold water, high, hot sun | NCPR News

Source: Two Degree Difference: Composting | Local 22/44 News

Source: CNY air quality expert: Better ventilation beats dining restrictions in pandemic – syracuse.com

Source: Casella Waste Systems unpacks batches of spoiled food to be recycled

Source: DEC 2021 ‘I BIRD NY’ Challenge – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: The Editorial Board: Climate change will make a temptation of Great Lakes water, but it’s a bad policy | Editorial | buffalonews.com

Boat Stewards to Conduct Boat Inspections and Educate Recreating Public at Boat Launches Statewide As this year’s boating season officially kicks off, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded water recreationists to do their part in protecting New York’s waters from aquatic invasive species (AIS) by remembering to clean, drain, and dry […]

Source: Fish Creek Pond Campground updates open for public comment

Source: Solar storms are back, threatening life on Earth as we know it – syracuse.com

Source: Ausable River Association Announces Free Guided River Tours – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Farmers dig in against proposed ban on coated seeds | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: BETA Technologies plans Vermont factory for electric aircraft

Archives | RSS TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021 ENVIRONMENT Company Scraps Plan to Scuttle an Obsolete Ferry in Lake Champlain POSTED BY KEVIN MCCALLUM ON TUE, MAY 11, 2021 AT 3:26 PM FACEBOOK TWITTER REDDIT EMAIL click to enlarge ROB FOUNTAIN ©️ SEVEN DAYS The retired ferry Adirondack in Port Kent, N.Y. Lake Champlain Transportation is […]

It was only 8 this morning; nevertheless, enthusiastic volunteers reported to the Peru Town Hall for Peru Clean-up Day. Organizer Scott Coleman welcomed everyone and assigned areas that need cleanup. Sean Lucas, of Casella Waste Systems, handed out free trash bags, safety vests, trash grabbers, and plastic mugs to the volunteers.   Scott Coleman said, […]

Source: Chemically contaminated Burlington High School needs to be rebuilt, superintendent says – VTDigger