Archive for 'Environmental News'
New York State Pension Fund Sets 2040 Net Zero Carbon Emissions Target
Announcement Builds on Fund’s Climate Action Plan New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), valued at an estimated $226 billion, has adopted a goal to transition its portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. This process will include completion within four years […]
Posted: December 9th, 2020 under Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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DEC releases deer, trout management plans – – The Adirondack Almanack
Source: DEC releases deer, trout management plans – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: December 7th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Farmers in Quebec are the focus of program to protect Lake Champlain | NCPR News
Source: Farmers in Quebec are the focus of program to protect Lake Champlain | NCPR News
Posted: December 5th, 2020 under Agricultural News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Update: Explosion that shook Central New York explained – syracuse.com
Source: Update: Explosion that shook Central New York explained – syracuse.com
Posted: December 2nd, 2020 under Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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DEC Releases Final Statewide Trout Stream Management Plan
Science-Based Plan with Angler Input will Improve Management of Wild and Stocked Trout Draft Regulations Proposed to Implement Key Plan Provisions Including Year-Round Catch-and-Release Season and Revising Regulations to Make Them Easier to Understand New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today released the State’s final Trout Stream Management Plan that […]
Posted: December 1st, 2020 under Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Recreation opportunities, State Government News.
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Rangers aid injured hikers on Mount Jo, Black Mountain | Adirondack Explorer
Source: Rangers aid injured hikers on Mount Jo, Black Mountain | Adirondack Explorer
Posted: November 21st, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, State Government News.
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DEC Proposes Changes to Streamline, Simplify Black Bass Fishing Regulations
Proposal Replaces “Any Size” and 10-Inch Minimum Size Limit Regulations for Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass with Statewide 12-Inch Minimum Public Comments Accepted through Jan. 23, 2021 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is proposing changes to black bass (smallmouth and largemouth bass) fishing regulations to make these regulations easier to understand while […]
Posted: November 19th, 2020 under Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Reminder: Cutoff Date for Fertilizing Lawns is December 1 – – The Adirondack Almanack
Source: Reminder: Cutoff Date for Fertilizing Lawns is December 1 – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: November 18th, 2020 under Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Plattsburgh dam stands in the way of salmon progress
Source: Plattsburgh dam stands in the way of salmon progress
Posted: November 17th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Anglers fish for salmon in the Saranac in an unlikely spot: Plattsburgh
Source: Anglers fish for salmon in the Saranac in an unlikely spot: Plattsburgh
Posted: November 17th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Harmful algal blooms found on Lake George, Mirror Lake – – The Adirondack Almanack
Source: Harmful algal blooms found on Lake George, Mirror Lake – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: November 14th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Peru/Regional History.
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Harmful Algal Bloom Observed On Lake George
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has confirmed the presence of a large, localized shoreline harmful algal bloom (HAB) in Harris Bay on Lake George. The HAB was first reported by Lake George Association staff trained in HAB identification as part of DEC’s Citizen Statewide Lake Assessment Program (CSLAP). DEC confirmed the […]
Posted: November 13th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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Harmful algal bloom found on Mirror Lake | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Source: Harmful algal bloom found on Mirror Lake | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Posted: November 10th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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As salmon struggle, Saranac River dams face new scrutiny
Source: As salmon struggle, Saranac River dams face new scrutiny
Posted: November 10th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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The ups and downs of the Saranac River – – The Adirondack Almanack
Source: The ups and downs of the Saranac River – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: November 10th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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Kids take part in invasives control with release of leaf-munching beetles – – The Adirondack Almanack
Source: Kids take part in invasives control with release of leaf-munching beetles – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: November 9th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News.
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Chasing waterfalls – – The Adirondack Almanack
Source: Chasing waterfalls – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: November 5th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Recent DEC Forest Ranger Highlights
Colorado Fighting Wildfires: On Nov. 3, DEC welcomed back the State’s fourth team of volunteer wildland firefighters from the Divisions of Forest Protection, Lands and Forests, and Fish and Wildlife that were deployed to help battle and contain wildfires raging in western states. The crew flew to Denver, Colorado, on Oct. 17 for deployment from […]
Posted: November 4th, 2020 under Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Upstate New York, Weather News/History.
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Don’t Be Confused by Spotted Lanternfly Look-alikes this Fall – – The Adirondack Almanack
Source: Don’t Be Confused by Spotted Lanternfly Look-alikes this Fall – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: November 2nd, 2020 under Agricultural News, Environmental News.
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Invasion of the Murder Hornets – – The Adirondack Almanack
Source: Invasion of the Murder Hornets – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: November 2nd, 2020 under Environmental News.
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Deer Management Permits Available Nov. 1 at License Sales Outlets – – The Adirondack Almanack
Source: DMPs Available Nov. 1 at License Sales Outlets – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: October 31st, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News.
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Rivers and Dams – – The Adirondack Almanack
Source: Rivers and Dams – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: October 31st, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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Vermont Gas to Pay for Some F-35 Soundproofing | Off Message
Source: Vermont Gas to Pay for Some F-35 Soundproofing | Off Message
Posted: October 30th, 2020 under Environmental News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Airport deemed hazardous waste site | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Source: Airport deemed hazardous waste site | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Posted: October 30th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Fall pollinators: Tips for helping them make it through the winter – The Adirondack Almanack
Source: Fall pollinators: Tips for helping them make it through the winter – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: October 29th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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