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Invasive species named No. 1 environmental threat to Adirondacks

Source: Invasive species named No. 1 environmental threat to Adirondacks – LakePlacidNews.com | News and information on the Lake Placid and Essex County region of New York – Lake Placid News

DEC wants to consolidate titles 

Source: DEC wants to consolidate titles | Local News | pressrepublican.com

DEC Announces Hunters Report Taking More Deer in 2018 than 2017

New York State white-tailed deer hunters have been reporting more success in 2018 than last year through the end of the regular big game season, the State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today. “New York’s hunters are having success this year, myself included, and all signs are pointing to sizable and healthy herd. I […]

Solid Waste & Recycling Newsletter

Source: Solid Waste & Recycling Newsletter

DEC Announces Summer Camp Registrations Open January 23, 2019

Families Encouraged to Register Early for Camps New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that online registration for DEC’s 2019 Summer Camps program will open Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. Applications should be submitted through the online registration program available through the Summer Camps webpage. Parents and […]

Climate Assessment looks at human welfare, environment 

Source: Climate Assessment looks at human welfare, environment | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Flacke, former DEC, Park Agency head, dies – Times Union

Source: Flacke, former DEC, Park Agency head, dies – Times Union

Hazardous Driving Conditions

Current I87 Nothway driving conditions (3 p.m.) near Keene Valley. Friends were headed south. They’re turning around and coming back to Peru. Very hazardous driving conditions.

Solar Farm Hosts “Bring Your Bill” Event

Thursday, November 1, (5 p.m.) at the Peru Free Library Libraries in Peru and Mooers are getting ready to host events in early November to explain how area residents can save money with solar energy without buying and installing costly panels on their rooftops. Solar Farms New York is currently installing solar panels on three […]

Use Variance For Solar Farm on Hold

Peru –  The Apex Solar Power application on behalf of the Hamilton family for a Use Variance to construct a solar farm at 286 Mannix Road was tabled at the Zoning Board of Appeal’s Wednesday, October 17, 2018 meeting.  The property is zoned for agricultural and rural residential use; therefore, a use variance is required. […]

REVISED AGENDA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY, October 17, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of August 15, 2018 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Use Variance with SEQR: Z-2018-037 Apex Solar Power Use Variance – construct a 2.7 megawatt ground mount solar array 286 Mannix Rd. Peru, NY 12972 ANY FURTHER BUSINESS CEO REPORT: ADJOURNMENT

Statewide Survey of NY Landowners About Black Bears is Underway

DEC is partnering with the Center for Conservation Social Sciences (CCSS) at Cornell University on a survey of roughly 11,000 randomly-selected New York landowners to better understand public perceptions of and preferences for black bear population levels. The survey is being sent out this fall to owners of both large and small residential properties, and […]

Plattsburgh cryptocurrency regulations unveiled 

Source: Plattsburgh cryptocurrency regulations unveiled – Sun Community News & Printing

Coventry landfill expansion receives final approval from state agency – VTDigger

Casella operates the landfill.  Not all people are satisfied. Source: Coventry landfill expansion receives final approval from state agency – VTDigger

Solar Farm Under Consideration

By John T. Ryan Peru – On Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 7 p.m. the Peru Zoning Board of Appeals will consider an application for a use variance requested by Neil and Patricia Hamilton at 286 Mannix Rd. The application depicts solar panels installed on a 12.75 acres of land on the north side of […]

Pressure grows on Cuomo to hire more Adirondack forest rangers | NCPR News

Source: Pressure grows on Cuomo to hire more Adirondack forest rangers | NCPR News

Mannix Road Solar Farm Use Variance on Zoning Board’s October Agenda

AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, WEDNESDAY, October 17, 2018 @ 7:00 PM, TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of August 15, 2018 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Use Variance with SEQR: Z-2018-037 Patricia & Neil Hamilton Use Variance – Solar Farm 286 Mannix Rd. Peru, NY 12972 […]

Up to Here in Deer: As Fewer Vermonters Hunt, the Growing Herd Is Becoming a Problem 

Source: Up to Here in Deer: As Fewer Vermonters Hunt, the Growing Herd Is Becoming a Problem | Environment | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

As Invasive Waterflea Spreads, Another Confirmed In Champlain 

Source: As Invasive Waterflea Spreads, Another Confirmed In Champlain – – The Adirondack Almanack

Fishhook waterflea joins invasives in Lake Champlain

Source: Fishhook waterflea joins invasives in Lake Champlain | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Variable North Country foliage season likely, experts say

Source: Malone Telegram | Variable North Country foliage season likely, experts say

Maple Ridge owners seeking assessment reductions on wind farm

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Maple Ridge owners seeking assessment reductions on wind farm

Invasive Species And Their Consequences 

Source: Invasive Species And Their Consequences – – The Adirondack Almanack

Local rivers nearing record lows

Source: Local rivers nearing record lows | Local News | pressrepublican.com

New boat-washing station on Schroon Lake already keeping bad things out 

Source: New boat-washing station on Schroon Lake already keeping bad things out | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise