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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that Canada goose hunting season opens Saturday, September 1, in most of the state. Commissioner Seggos said, “September goose hunting season provides New York’s hunters with excellent opportunities to pursue an abundant resource. Goose hunters are key partners in DEC’s efforts to […]

Source: The Deeper Dig: When waste hits waterways – VTDigger

Source: Questions Raised Over Adirondack Conservation Easements – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Proposed Augur Lake boat launch questioned – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Drought, rabies, algae — Moriah officials wonder what’s next – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Former Wall Street Maverick Sandy Lewis Is an Adirondack Agitator | Environment | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Source: Making a Stink: Man Protests Burlington’s Wastewater Dumps | Off Message

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Local family speaking out against wind farms

News from the Ausable River Association The Ausable River Association (AsRA) and its partners will lead a $1.1 million effort to restore flood resilience and stream health to the East Branch of the Ausable River in the Town of Jay. Ecosystem Planning and Restoration of Maryland, Erik Sandblom PC, and Fitzgerald Environmental Associates, both from […]

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 the backcountry. Recent missions carried out by DEC Forest Rangers include: Town […]

Source: 3M gallons of partially treated sewage released into Lake Champlain

Source: ‘Dangerously low’ water levels lead to state of emergency in Willsboro – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: DEC launches plan to combat harmful algal blooms – Sun Community News & Printing

Forest Ranger Actions for 6/25 – 7/1/18 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 the backcountry. Recent missions carried […]

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that DEC is undertaking a multi-year, comprehensive effort to promote sustainable tourism, and address public safety in the Adirondacks. The first phase of actions begin ahead of the upcoming July 4th holiday.   Commissioner Seggos said, “Outdoor recreation is increasingly popular for […]

Source: Watertown Daily Times | St. Lawrence County struggles with higher recyclable costs as global market nose-dives

Source: Million Dollar Beach closure prompts talk of enhanced lakewater testing – Sun Community News & Printing

From the office of NYS Senator Betty Little Legislation sponsored by Senator Betty Little that would create a state tax credit to encourage forestry stewardship and habitat conservation on private property passed the State Senate today. “Undeveloped privately owned forestlands have many benefits for wildlife and water quality,” said Little.  “Growing property tax burdens and […]

Source: Courts rule EPA derelict in duty | Local News | pressrepublican.com

New Program Gives Consumers Information about Potentially Harmful Chemicals New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today the release of New York’s final policy and form for manufacturer disclosures under the State’s Household Cleansing Product Information Disclosure Program. Introduced in Governor Cuomo’s 2017 State of the State, the Household Cleansing Product […]

Source: Tri-Lakes Takes: Finding alternatives to road salt | NCPR News

Source: Smog hits Whiteface: Adirondack Council sues EPA head Pruitt | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Invasive ‘crazy worm’ inching its way north

Source: GM land in Massena almost cleaned up; bitcoin miners among the suitors | NCPR News