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With all of its problems, New York made time to outlaw little shampoo bottles in hotels – syracuse.com

Source: With all of its problems, New York made time to outlaw little shampoo bottles in hotels – syracuse.com

A recent expansion at Vermont’s only landfill could be its last. What happens next? – VTDigger

Source: A recent expansion at Vermont’s only landfill could be its last. What happens next? – VTDigger

The leader of the Adirondack Park Agency, Terry Martino, is retiring | NCPR News

Source: The leader of the Adirondack Park Agency, Terry Martino, is retiring | NCPR News

Cuomo advisor takes post at Adirondack Council – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Cuomo advisor takes post at Adirondack Council – Adirondack Explorer

Scott eyes Electric Vehicle charging stations for homes | Local 22/44 News

Source: Scott eyes Electric Vehicle charging stations for homes | Local 22/44 News

AdkAction Seeks a New Executive Director 

Adirondack Park, N.Y. The Board of Directors of AdkAction announces that, after nearly six successful years of expanding the membership and leading high impact projects in the Adirondack region, AdkAction’s Executive Director, Brittany Christenson, is leaving to take on a challenging new position with a social impact start-up company.  The Board has launched a nation-wide […]

National Deer Association’s 2021 Agency of the Year Award Goes to New York Department of Environmental Conservation – NDA

Source: NDA’s 2021 Agency of the Year Award Goes to New York Department of Environmental Conservation – NDA

Can the Adirondacks curb the use of road salt? One Lake George town is leading the way | NCPR News

Source: Can the Adirondacks curb the use of road salt? One Lake George town is leading the way | NCPR News

DEC’s seedling sale ready for orders | Sun Community News ALBANY | Low-cost tree and shrub varieties offer affordable landscaping and wildlife-habitat options.

Source: DEC’s seedling sale ready for orders | Sun Community News ALBANY | Low-cost tree and shrub varieties offer affordable landscaping and wildlife-habitat options.

Recycling Electronics This Holiday Season

With holiday cheer and gifts galore, many of you will give or receive new electronic equipment. As you switch out of the old and welcome the new, please remember to recycle your old electronics responsibly. Examples of common electronic equipment that must be recycled: Computers (desktops, laptops, e-readers, tablets, etc.) Computer peripherals (mice, keyboards, monitors, […]

Environmental Conservation Police Officer Steven Shaw Honored as Top New York Wildlife Conservation Police Officer

Saratoga County Officer Receives “Officer of the Year” Award from Shikar-Safari Club International for Outstanding Service New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that Environmental Conservation Police Officer (ECO) Steven Shaw was honored with the Wildlife Officer of the Year Award from the Shikar-Safari Club International. Shikar-Safari International Club […]

DEC Releases New York’s First-Ever, Statewide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report Compliant with State’s Climate Law

Supports Implementation of State’s Ambitious Climate Law New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner and Climate Action Council Co-Chair Basil Seggos today announced the release of the State’s first-ever statewide greenhouse gas emissions report compliant with the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). The report describes statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for […]

Part 1: Adirondacks are nature’s storehouse for vital metallic elements | Sun Community News 

Source: Part 1: Adirondacks are nature’s storehouse for vital metallic elements | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | The Adirondack region is rich in rocks, metals, and minerals; many of these natural resources have high commercial value like the iron and titanium t

Stewart’s Shops installing EV chargers in Keene

Brian Mann Tweet & Photo  “So cool to see @StewartsShops  in Keene getting ready to serve EV drivers.” The Peru Gazette followed up Brian’s tweet and photo emailing Stewart’s Shops asking about their current and future EV charger plans. Erica Komoroske, Director of Public Affairs, was kind enoungh to respond. “We plan to have more than […]

DEC Forest Ranger brings ill-prepared hiker to safety

Wilderness Rescue: On Dec. 14 at 4:45 p.m., Essex County 911 received a call from a hiker requesting assistance on the Hurricane Trail in Keene. The 40-year-old from Broadalbin became turned around on the trail and was concerned about the impending darkness. The hiker didn’t have a light source or enough charge on his cell […]

New York ban on foam food containers, packing peanuts goes into effect Jan. 1 – syracuse.com

“Nonprofits and government agencies that provide food to people in need can get a waiver from the law’s requirements. That includes community meal programs, food pantries and places of worship, according to the DEC.” Source: New York ban on foam food containers, packing peanuts goes into effect Jan. 1 – syracuse.com

Friends, colleagues mourn passing of ‘Adirondack icon’

Source: Friends, colleagues mourn passing of ‘Adirondack icon’

APA approves Lake Placid hotel, moves Warrensburg map amendment forward | NCPR News

Source: APA approves Lake Placid hotel, moves Warrensburg map amendment forward | NCPR News

Governor Hochul Announces Appointments to Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force

Source: Governor Hochul Announces Appointments to Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force

ADK awarded $500k to purchase Cascade Ski Center | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: ADK awarded $500k to purchase Cascade Ski Center | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Route 22 Solar Farm Approvals Continue

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Plans for a solar farm on the Moffat property at 3831 Route 22 are moving forward. The Peru Planning Board gave its conditional stamp of approval at its December 8th Zoom meeting. The Board declared that the project would not have a negative environmental impact according to the terms […]

Assemblyman Jones announces that his aquatic invasive species bill was signed by Governor

  Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that a bill he authored to help stop the spread of invasive aquatic species in the Adirondacks was signed by Governor Hochul today. “I am proud to have authored this bill that will help combat aquatic invasive species in the Adirondack region and I want to thank Governor […]

Gov. Hochul ups war on aquatic invasive species | Sun Community News ALBANY | 

Source: Gov. Hochul ups war on aquatic invasive species | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to allow the installation of inspection stations in an effort to protect against aquatic invasive species along several locations in the

Lake Champlain Basin Program Agricultural BMP Grants to Reduce Phosphorus Pollution from New York Farms

Grand Isle, VT – The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) seeks proposals for a program that will implement innovative enhancements to best management practices (BMPs) on farms in the New York portion of the Lake Champlain Basin in 2022. These enhanced BMPs will help reduce phosphorus runoff, a prominent threat to clean water in Lake […]

Some homes in BTV’s flightpath to get sound testing

“Now, the airport is offering a new sound insulation program. It’s a pilot project that will initially improve 10 homes with plans to expand to 50 homes per year.” Source: Some homes in BTV’s flightpath to get sound testing