Category: Nature – Environment

Governor Announces More Than 200 Proposals Received to Build Large-Scale Renewable Power Projects in New York State

  Responses Show Strong Private Sector Interest in Developing and Investing in Renewable Energy in New York Part of First Phase of the Governor’s Clean Climate Careers Initiative Supports Governor Cuomo’s Clean Energy Standard For Half of State’s Electricity to…

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North american Vet students experience unique equine event, Three NY Veterinary practices collaborate to Host second annual meeting

  North american Vet students experience unique equine event    Three NY Veterinary practices collaborate to Host second annual meeting Ravena, NY, September 9, 2017– Forty-three second and third year veterinary students from Cornell University, Tufts University, University of Pennsylvania,…

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DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights

  DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights ECO Actions for Early September New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality…

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New York Fall Foliage Report – Week of Sept. 20-26, 2017

  New York Fall Foliage Report Gorgeous Fall Color Rapidly Advancing in the Adirondacks and Catskills Higher elevations to see near-peak conditions this weekend This is the second 2017 Fall Foliage Report for New York State. Reports are obtained from…

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Governor and U.S. Climate Alliance Announce States are on Track to Meet or Exceed Targets of Paris Climate Agreement

  North Carolina Joins Climate Alliance, Bringing Total Membership to 14 States and Puerto Rico Alliance Represents 41% of American GDP and 117 Million Americans, Enough to Be World’s Third Largest Economy Independent Report Shows that Economies of Climate Alliance States…

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DEC Announces Start of Small Game Hunting Seasons

  DEC Announces Start of Small Game Hunting Seasons   Wild Turkey, Waterfowl, Pheasant Seasons Open Oct. 1 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that several small game hunting seasons open October 1. In addition,…

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Be-a-Better-Gardener Is a No-Mow Lawn for You?

    Be-a-Better-Gardener Is a No-Mow Lawn for You?  By Thomas Christopher   “It’s not a panacea,” says Roger Brown of the “no-mow” grass that he has planted in his lawn. Nor is it, for him at least, truly no-mow; he…

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DEC Encourages Outdoor Enthusiasts to Participate in National Hunting and Fishing Day on September 23

  DEC Encourages Outdoor Enthusiasts to Participate in National Hunting and Fishing Day on September 23 Outdoor Recreation Events are Featured Across the State New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today encouraged outdoor enthusiasts to…

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Molinaro Joins with Area Leaders to Urge EPA for Comprehensive Cleanup of Hudson River

  Molinaro Joins with Area Leaders to Urge EPA for Comprehensive Cleanup of Hudson River  Leaders call for EPA to acknowledge current PCB cleanup is not protective of public health or health of the Hudson and so fails to meet…

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Pets of The Week: Leroy & Dela & Dali

    Leroy:  If you are looking for a handsome bundle of love then Leroy the Hound is the dog for you!  Leroy loves to go for walks and just wants to be around you.  He’s a big, gentle guy!  You…

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New York Fall Foliage Report

  New York Fall Foliage Report First Signs of New York’s Colorful Fall Foliage Emerging in Parts of Upstate Adirondacks, Catskills, Capital-Saratoga and Central NY Regions All Reporting Color Changes This is the first 2017 Fall Foliage Report for New…

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DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights

  DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights ECO Actions for Late August to Early September New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wildlife and…

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Fall Foliage and Fly-Over Hikes at The Connecticut Audubon Society’s Deer Pond Farm

  Fall Foliage and Fly-Over Hikes at The Connecticut Audubon Society’s Deer Pond Farm   Fall Foliage and Fly-Over Hikes The Connecticut Audubon Society Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT  06784 September 23 and October 7 9 a.m….

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Governor Announces $2.2 Million for Municipalities for Zero-Emission Vehicles and Infrastructure

  New York’s ZEV Investments Increase Clean Transportation Statewide Commitment From State’s Environmental Protection Fund Will Advance the Governor’s Aggressive Clean Transportation and Climate Change Goals Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $2.2 million from the Environmental Protection Fund is…

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Be-a-Better-Gardener – Enriching Your Garden Soil with Cover Crops

  Be-a-Better-Gardener Enriching Your Garden Soil with Cover Crops Winter rye, a cover crop that will naturally replenish your garden. By Thomas Christopher   I’m not a fanatic (at least, not about this), but I do what I can to make my garden sustainable. Growing my…

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