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Judge dismisses Saranac Lake marina lawsuit | Adirondack Explorer

Source: Judge dismisses Saranac Lake marina lawsuit | Adirondack Explorer

Initial East Branch restoration project is a go | Sun Community News UPPER JAY | 

Source: Initial East Branch restoration project is a go | Sun Community News UPPER JAY | The Essex County Board of Supervisors green-lighted a project in the Town of Jay to help restore the East Branch of the Ausable River to health, and hopefully reduce the sever

Opinion: Sabotaging Trail Deal Was No Way to Protect the Adirondacks  – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Sabotaging Trail Deal Was No Way to Protect the Adirondacks  – The Adirondack Almanack

Experience Outdoors in Lake Placid faces backlash from neighbors

Source: Experience Outdoors in Lake Placid faces backlash from neighbors

Emerald Ash Borer and Ash Trees – A New Approach – The Adirondack Almanack

“Biological control (bio-control) is the practice of importing and releasing natural enemies from a pest’s native range to help manage the target-pest’s populations in areas of introduction. APHIS research into natural enemies of EAB has identified several species of small, female parasitoid wasps that don’t bite or sting, but which seeks out EAB, in order […]

As caterpillars turn into gypsy moths, a respite for trees

Source: As caterpillars turn into gypsy moths, a respite for trees

The Proposed Great Schroon Lake (or the Dams that Never Were) – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: The Proposed Great Schroon Lake (or the Dams that Never Were) – The Adirondack Almanack

Farmer’s attempt to fertilize with septic waste highlights state’s sewage treatment problem – VTDigger

Source: Farmer’s attempt to fertilize with septic waste highlights state’s sewage treatment problem – VTDigger

State protects 8,000 acres on Grasse river in St. Lawrence County | NCPR News

Source: State protects 8,000 acres on Grasse river in St. Lawrence County | NCPR News

Spotted lanternfly: help state biologists track another invasive pest | NCPR News

Source: Spotted lanternfly: help state biologists track another invasive pest | NCPR News

Heavy rains lead to Burlington sewer overflow

Source: Heavy rains lead to Burlington sewer overflow

Blue-green scum plagues popular beaches, boat launch areas | Sun Community News WESTPORT | 

Source: Blue-green scum plagues popular beaches, boat launch areas | Sun Community News WESTPORT | Cyanobacteria causes toxic blooms on Lake Champlain shores

Western Shore of Lake Champlain Not Exempt From Algae

Burlington is not the only place with blue-green algae problems. The Port Douglas Beach near Keeseville was deemed unsafe for swimming today. This photo was taken yesterday a few hundred yards north of Port Douglas Beach. This form of algae is hazardous to humans and animals. Visitors sometimes arrive at a rented camp not aware […]

Cyanobacteria blooms reappear, Burlington beaches close – VTDigger

Source: Cyanobacteria blooms reappear, Burlington beaches close – VTDigger

New study reveals Burlington is trapping heat on par with much larger cities – VTDigger

Source: New study reveals Burlington is trapping heat on par with much larger cities – VTDigger

Natural Selections: Can ADK lake trout survive climate change? | NCPR News

Source: Natural Selections: Can ADK lake trout survive climate change? | NCPR News

NYS Forest Ranger Assists With Oregon Wildfire – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Forest Ranger Assists With Oregon Wildfire – – The Adirondack Almanack

Lake Placid debates whether to host future Ironman triathlons | NCPR News

Source: Lake Placid debates whether to host future Ironman triathlons | NCPR News

Burlington beaches: Several closed to swimmers as cyanobacteria blooms return

Source: Burlington beaches: Several closed to swimmers as cyanobacteria blooms return

Food Scrap Drop Off at Peru Town Market – July 25th 2 to 6 p.m.

Burlington beaches reopen to swimming after cyanobacteria closure

Source: Burlington beaches reopen to swimming after cyanobacteria closure

Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, August 28th

Up, Up But Never Away – Balloon Litter in NYS – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Up, Up But Never Away – Balloon Litter in NYS – – The Adirondack Almanack

Two CNY beaches closed due to toxic algae blooms – syracuse.com

Source: Two CNY beaches closed due to toxic algae blooms – syracuse.com

Point au Roche beach closed for harmful algae | Sun Community News BEEKMANTOWN 

Source: Point au Roche beach closed for harmful algae | Sun Community News BEEKMANTOWN | The Point au Roche State Park beach has been temporarily closed due to harmful algae blooms.