The Peru Gazette

By Marque Moffett Perhaps it sounds strange to purposely leave one’s house on a Monday evening to go sit in a folding chair at the library and learn about garbage. But that is exactly what about a dozen people chose to do.  By all accounts, they were very glad they did! On Monday, Feb 27th, […]

Seasonal Recreation Staff Opportunities Available The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the availability of employment opportunities for the summer recreational season. Individuals looking for seasonal summer employment and who enjoy the outdoors are encouraged to learn more about opportunities to work at DEC facilities at upcoming on-site job fairs on […]

Sightings Anticipated to Become More Prevalent as Spring Approaches The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued guidance to help prevent conflicts between people and coyotes. Coyote sightings are likely to increase in the coming months and DEC encourages New Yorkers to be aware of the potential for conflicts and follow DEC […]

AdkAction is announcing two pollinator-focused programs in 2023.  In late 2022, AdkAction invited libraries across the Adirondacks to apply to AdkAction Library Buzz Program–a program that offers free Pollinator Resource Kits to local libraries to help them empower both area residents and visitors to become informed pollinator advocates and take action to protect these vital species. […]

Many sugarmakers have already had their first boil of the season Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

March 17 Deadline for Public Comments on Plan to Reduce Phosphorus and Improve Water Quality The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the release of the draft Watershed Implementation Plan that creates a detailed path forward to reduce phosphorus that impairs Lake Champlain and contributes to harmful algal blooms (HABs). The […]

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At least three people have fallen through the ice, two have died, since Thursday Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

“This is a significant milestone because if the hydrogen hub were to be selected and funded, it would create the potential for a hydrogen train, produced in New York State, to one day service the Northeast Corridor.” Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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The quake, which measured at 3.8 on the Richter Scale, was the largest magnitude earthquake in New York state since 2002. Click here for the MYNBCNews5 story 

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Deadline for Public Comments is Feb. 27 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking public input on a newly developed policy to guide how DEC evaluates and reviews work plans for projects in the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserve. The draft Commissioner Policy (PDF) is available for public comment until Feb. […]

The League of Women Voters of the North Country invites interested readers to join a six-week reading and discussion group on Place and Story made possible through a grant from Humanities New York. The three titles chosen by the League from the list developed by award-winning author and environmentalist Rick Bass will stimulate discussion about […]

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