The Peru Gazette

Source: Boat inspection starts Memorial Day weekend | Sun Community News PAUL SMITHS | Throughout the Adirondacks, 60 boat launches will offer free boat inspections and washing.

Opening Day for Many Cool Water Species Opens on May 1, Except in Border Waters The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation today reminded anglers to always consult the fishing regulations guide to ensure they are complying with the seasonal restrictions and waterbody-specific rules before heading out onto the water. Fishing regulation changes implemented […]

Source: Ferry company scraps historic boat – Adirondack Explorer

“…they expect in 2024 to actually do the cable installation at the bottom of Lake Champlain, which is going to take five months or so as they have massive barges and down the lake at about two miles per day, laying this cable under the water.” Source: A $4B powerline will run under Lake Champlain, […]

Source: 36th Annual Rotary Fishing Classic returns to Lake Champlain | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The 36th annual Rotary Fishing Classic will be held on beautiful Lake Champlain Friday, June 3.

Source: State approves Lake Champlain power transmission line

Surveys Conducted April through October 2022 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced open-water fishing creel surveys are being conducted for a second year on the New York waters of Lake Champlain through October 2022. “Lake Champlain is a natural resource that provides wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and is […]

Source: Two Adirondack waterway groups plan to merge | NCPR News

 Grand Isle, VT – Cornell CALS PRO DAIRY will teach engineering standards for barnyard runoff control and vegetative treatment areas to agricultural field professionals on April 27th at the Miner Institute in Chazy, New York. The presenters will share information about opportunities and challenges in designing best management practices that reduce the loss of phosphorus […]

Source: New fishing regulations start April 1 – Adirondack Explorer

“The organization was specifically designed to offer private “respite sails” at no cost for local residents “coping with cancer.” This project was a surprise success, thus Johnson was determined to do even more for area cancer patients.” Source: “Sail Beyond Cancer” plans Plattsburgh as a N.Y. port-of-call | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | As Suzanne […]

Source: State moves to keep Champlain free from dangerous invasive | Sun Community News LAKE CHAMPLAIN | In response to an invasive fish that has the potential to damage Lake Champlain’s valuable sport fisheries, the New York State Department of Environmental Cons

Source: Charges filed in Northern Tier yacht theft | Sun Community News ROUSES POINT | An Alburgh, Vt. man has formally been charged in New York for the late June theft of a $1.2 million yacht from a Rouses Point marina.

Source: New fishing regulations start April 1 – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Even more in store at Point au Roche State Park | Sun Community News BEEKMANTOWN | Point Au Roche State Park is gearing up for spring with a variety of outdoor programs for all ages and abilities. With forested areas, open spaces, a protected sandy beach a

Source: Lake Champlain ferry service to resume after 2-week closure due to ice | NCPR News

Source: Juniper Island Lighthouse: Politics as usual | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | Ask any owner of a camp on Lake Champlain and you’ll quickly learn that extremes of weather take their toll on most man-made structures exposed to the vagaries of Mother Nature

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

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

Thank you to Marque Moffett for taking these great photos yesterday at Ausable Point Campground here in Peru and thanks to the artistic person who turned a tree limb into another Champy.

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2/17  Grand Isle -Plattsburgh Crossing will be OPENING at 9:45 a.m. with two boat service.  Please note: this morning the text notification system provider is not working.  The Charlotte Crossing is running as scheduled.

Source: Grand Isle Ferry reopens after temporary closure Sunday night

UPDATE: As of 2/3 at 4:15a  the Grand Isle, VT – Plattsburgh, NY crossing is OPEN. First departure from CH is 4:40a and first departure from Grand Isle is 5:00a. Estimating right now due to taking a slightly longer route the ferries will run slightly off schedule. Charlotte Crossing running as scheduled.

National Weather Service  352 AM EST Wed Feb 2 ,2022   FRIDAY…Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-Western Essex- Southwestern St. Lawrence- Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Lake Placid, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, and Gouverneur   ..WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM […]