Archive for 'Environmental News'
DEC Announces Launch of New Podcast: ‘DEC Does What?!’
Biweekly Podcast to Spotlight DEC Experts Working to Protect New Yorkers and the Environment Premiere Episode Focuses on Impact of Upcoming Solar Eclipse on New York Wildlife New Yorkers Reminded to Plan Ahead for Safe Viewing Experience During 2024 Solar Eclipse The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) launched a new podcast, “DEC […]
Posted: April 5th, 2024 under Environmental News, National News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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An earthquake centered between NYC and Philadelphia rattles much of the Northeast
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Posted: April 5th, 2024 under Environmental News, National News, Peru/Regional History.
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Psychedelic Rock and Tammy’s Lunch Box: A Small City’s Big Eclipse Plans Let the big cities have their eclipse mega-events.
In Plattsburgh, N.Y., success looks different for everyone stopping to look up. Click here for the New York Times story
Posted: April 3rd, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Community Events, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Travel Photos.
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Volunteers Needed for Fourth Annual Earth Day Cleanup
KEENE, NY — The Ausable River Association (AsRA) will host its annual Earth Day Ausable River cleanup on Saturday, April 20. Volunteers will assist AsRA in removing garbage and debris from roadways and riverbanks in the Lake Placid, Wilmington, Jay, Upper Jay, and Keene communities. Lunch and raffle prizes will be available after the cleanup […]
Posted: April 3rd, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Summer Camps Staff Needed!
Now in its 77th year, DEC operates four residential camps for children and hires 60 seasonal employees to provide week-long adventures in conservation education for children ages 11-17. Working at a NYSDEC camp is a great opportunity to gain practical outdoor, naturalist, teaching, leadership, and many other transferrable skills while living in a beautiful setting. […]
Posted: March 23rd, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Youth News.
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State unveils plan to clean up Lake Chaplain
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Posted: March 20th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Lake Champlain News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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You’re invited to participate in Peru’s 3rd Annual Green Up Day
Spring has arrived, signaling it’s time to start planning the 3rd Annual Town of Peru Green Up Day, which will be held on Saturday, April 20th, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. We invite you to join the Peru Lions Club and the Peru K-5 PTO along with our sponsors, Stewart’s Shops and Casella, to […]
Posted: March 19th, 2024 under Environmental News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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DEC head in town to present $1 million grant to Town of Peru
By John T Ryan March 18, 2024 – Ausable Point Campground – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos was in town today to officially announce the finalization of the Lake Champlain Watershed Implementation Plan and a $1 million water quality improvement grant to the Town of Peru to help fund […]
Posted: March 18th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Group files complaint with DEC over lost use on paved sections of Adirondack Rail Trail
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Posted: March 16th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Recreation opportunities, State Government News.
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Stefanik Advocates for New York Based Lake Champlain Educational Center
Elise Stefanik News Release Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter urging the Lake Champlain Basin Program and the Great Lakes Fishery Commission to establish a center for outreach and educational efforts on the New York side of Lake Champlain in the North Country. The Lake Champlain Basin Program and the Great […]
Posted: March 14th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Rangers carry out injured hikers in two overnight rescues in the Adirondacks
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Posted: March 5th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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DEC awards a Peru Water Quality Improvement Program Grant
There was good news at Peru’s February 20, 2024 town board meeting. The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation notified the town that it qualifies for a $1,053,381 Water Quality Improvement grant at the wastewater treatment facility. DEC previously awarded Peru grants of $1 million and $1,366,290. The project’s estimated cost ranges from $11 million to […]
Posted: February 27th, 2024 under Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Peru K-5 PTO – Mark your calendars for our 2024 Town Green Up Day!
When: Saturday, 4/20 at 8am Where: Peru Fire Department and then the town road of your choice Who: You & your crew! This is a fun family event that gives back to our community and to our environment! Please mark “interested” or “going” on the event to stay up to date on all the details! […]
Posted: February 27th, 2024 under Community Events, Education News, Environmental News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Retired Peru science teacher Andy Sajar recalls 1970 road trip to see total solar eclipse
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Posted: February 27th, 2024 under Education News, Environmental News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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We’re on the verge of having the warmest minimum temps on record
NWS Burlington @NWSBurlington · 16h We are running out of time to see a below-zero temperature in Burlington. If the temperature does not fall below 1 tonight, this winter will have the warmest minimum on record. Here are some data highlighting seasonal minimum temperatures in the Burlington area. #vtwx
Posted: February 25th, 2024 under Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Lakes in the Adirondacks are getting browner. Here’s why that’s bad.
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Posted: February 25th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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EPA invests $420M in NYS water infrastructure
Schumer and Gillibrand applaud “monumental” boon to Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 23rd, 2024 under Congressional News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Plattsburgh hotels filling up fast ahead of total solar eclipse
Hotels in Clinton County are reporting a surge in bookings, with nearly 95 percent of rooms already reserved. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: February 21st, 2024 under Business News, Environmental News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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How to make a pinhole camera: NASA experts on how you can make a solar eclipse viewer
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Posted: February 18th, 2024 under Education News, Environmental News, National News, Northern NY News.
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New Yorkers receive $200M energy bill credit One-time credit offers bill relief to metered gas and electric customers
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Posted: February 15th, 2024 under Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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North Country lawmakers join call to push back electric school bus mandate
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Posted: February 14th, 2024 under Education News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Cargo train derails in Rensselaer County, N.Y.
“Ten cars of a cargo train carrying plastic pellets and cooking oil derailed in upstate New York, with two ending up in a river, authorities said.” Click here for the MSN.com story
Posted: February 8th, 2024 under Business News, Environmental News, National News, Upstate New York.
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AuSable Valley CSD $24M Capital Project goes to vote Feb. 14
Building repairs, Energy Performance Contract are on the ballot Click here for the important Sun Community News story
Posted: February 7th, 2024 under Education News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Ice on North Country waters can be dangerous. Here’s how to stay safe
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Posted: January 26th, 2024 under Environmental News, Northern NY News, Religious News.
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Another 9/11 public servant lost
@NYSDEC The NYS Dec family is mourning the passing of Lt. David McShane who succumbed to a 9/11 illness contracted during his service at Ground Zero. Dave was a dedicated public servant and a brave leader. Our thoughts are with Dave’s wife, children, and loving friends.
Posted: January 26th, 2024 under Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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