Archive for 'Environmental News'
Adirondack Sky Center counted among top U.S. observatories
Friday sky watch events are a favorite in Tupper Lake Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 12th, 2022 under Education News, Environmental News, Peru/Regional History.
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The Arctic is heating up nearly four times faster than the whole planet, study finds
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Posted: August 12th, 2022 under Environmental News, National News, Youth News.
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2 Burlington beaches remain closed due to cyanobacteria
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Posted: August 2nd, 2022 under Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Banding and testing loons for pollutants with the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation
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Posted: July 31st, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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North Country organization look to preserve monarch butterflies
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Posted: July 28th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review
Recent Statewide 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. In 2021, DEC […]
Posted: July 26th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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DEC Proposes Improvements to State’s Forest Tax Law Program
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Posted: July 26th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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The do’s and don’ts of drones in the Adirondacks
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Posted: July 26th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Breaking down Stefanik’s low marks on environmental issues
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Posted: July 25th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Climate Solutions | Jack LaDuke’s Adirondack Journal
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Posted: July 25th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Family, Adirondack Land Trust conserve 107 acres in Keene
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Posted: July 22nd, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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Rangers assist lost and injured hikers, rafting guide who suffered heart attack near Blue Ledges Beach
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Posted: July 21st, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Controlling an invasive plant without herbicides
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Posted: July 21st, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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City highlights beach testing protocols and updates
City Beach remains open as of July 20, officials said Click here for Sun Community News story
Posted: July 21st, 2022 under Environmental News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, Things to do in & near Peru.
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How is Adirondack hiker traffic being managed? What more should be done?
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Posted: July 19th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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National Weather Service confirms tornado touchdown in Addison
Trees down, property damage reported around 7 PM Monday Click here for the TV 5 News story
Posted: July 19th, 2022 under Environmental News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Multiple Burlington beaches closed Sunday due to cyanobacteria
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Posted: July 18th, 2022 under Environmental News, General News, Lake Champlain News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Route 73 shuttle transports hikers safely, sustainably
Shuttle runs 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: July 17th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities, State Government News.
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Dry weather prompts wildfire warnings
New Yorkers urged to remain vigilant when building campfires Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: July 16th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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DEC Tracking New Threat to Beech Trees
Public Encouraged to Report Potential Beech Leaf Disease Infections The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that Beech Leaf Disease (BLD), which affects all species of beech trees, was identified in 35 counties in New York State to date. DEC began tracking BLD in 2018 after it was confirmed in Chautauqua […]
Posted: July 15th, 2022 under Environmental News.
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Point au Roche Beach closed until further notice
The beach at Point au Roche State is closed for swimming until further notice due to a potential Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) that has affected the beach. The closures are necessary to protect public health and safety. Visitors should seek alternate locations for swimming. Cumberland Bay State Park will be open for swimming 11 am-7 […]
Posted: July 15th, 2022 under Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News.
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Stefanik Bill to Combat Invasive Species is One Step Closer to Law
From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Bipartisan Vote Advances Legislation Out of Committee Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced her bipartisan Stamp Out Invasive Species Act, which she introduced, advanced out of the House Natural Resources Committee unanimously. Specifically, this bill would direct the United States Postal Service to issue a “Combating Invasive […]
Posted: July 14th, 2022 under Congressional News, Environmental News, National News, Political News.
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Wild Center highlights Adirondackers working to curb climate change
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Posted: July 13th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Weather News/History.
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Boaters required to obtain certification before launching motorized watercraft in ADK waterways
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Posted: July 12th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Should Baker Mt. be removed from the Saranac Lake 6er challenge? Reactions are split
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Posted: July 11th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities.
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