The Peru Gazette

Proposal Replaces “Any Size” and 10-Inch Minimum Size Limit Regulations for Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass with Statewide 12-Inch Minimum Public Comments Accepted through Jan. 23, 2021 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is proposing changes to black bass (smallmouth and largemouth bass) fishing regulations to make these regulations easier to understand while […]

Source: Reminder: Cutoff Date for Fertilizing Lawns is December 1 – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Plattsburgh dam stands in the way of salmon progress

Source: Anglers fish for salmon in the Saranac in an unlikely spot: Plattsburgh

Source: Harmful algal blooms found on Lake George, Mirror Lake – – The Adirondack Almanack

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has confirmed the presence of a large, localized shoreline harmful algal bloom (HAB) in Harris Bay on Lake George. The HAB was first reported by Lake George Association staff trained in HAB identification as part of DEC’s Citizen Statewide Lake Assessment Program (CSLAP). DEC confirmed the […]

Source: Harmful algal bloom found on Mirror Lake | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: As salmon struggle, Saranac River dams face new scrutiny

Source: The ups and downs of the Saranac River – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Kids take part in invasives control with release of leaf-munching beetles – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Chasing waterfalls – – The Adirondack Almanack

Colorado Fighting Wildfires: On Nov. 3, DEC welcomed back the State’s fourth team of volunteer wildland firefighters from the Divisions of Forest Protection, Lands and Forests, and Fish and Wildlife that were deployed to help battle and contain wildfires raging in western states. The crew flew to Denver, Colorado, on Oct. 17 for deployment from […]

Source: Don’t Be Confused by Spotted Lanternfly Look-alikes this Fall – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Invasion of the Murder Hornets  – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: DMPs Available Nov. 1 at License Sales Outlets – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Rivers and Dams – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Vermont Gas to Pay for Some F-35 Soundproofing | Off Message

Source: Airport deemed hazardous waste site | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Fall pollinators: Tips for helping them make it through the winter – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Despite busy season, boat inspections keep invasives out of Adirondacks

Source: Cobb, Stefanik’s similarities, differences on environment | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Recent 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. South Dakota, California, and […]

From the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) website: “The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.9 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family […]

Grand Isle, VT – The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) seeks proposals for services to work with farmers in the New York portion of the Lake Champlain Basin to install temporary manure stacking pads on livestock grazing farms. The LCBP will provide up to $25,000 to support this effort to reduce sediment and phosphorus inputs […]