Category: Nature – Environment
North America’s freshwater lakes are getting saltier Proximity to roads — and road salt — predicts escalating salinization (Millbrook, NY) North America’s freshwater lakes are getting saltier due to development and exposure to road salt. A study of 371 lakes…
PTNY applauds full funding for 750-mile Empire State Trail in final NYS budget deal Historic $200 million investment will create the nation’s longest multi-use trail ALBANY – The New York State’s FY18 budget deal represents a major step…
MRC TO OFFER TICK-BORNE DISEASE PROGRAM ON APRIL 20th The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) of Dutchess County will offer a program on tick-borne diseases on Thursday, April 20th, at 7 p.m., at the Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response,…
Fishing and Hunting News Trout season is officially open in New York State! With 7,500 lakes and ponds and 70,000 miles of rivers and streams, NY is a prime place for resident and visiting anglers to enjoy this popular…
Whaley Lake Dam Public Hearing 4/19/2017 @ 7 PM at the Holmes Whaley Lake Civic Association Please take notice that the Pawling Town Board will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the Holmes…
DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights ECO Actions for Late March 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…
State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner On Site Along With Emergency Response Staff from Multiple State Agencies Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that he has dispatched State Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos, as well as staff and resources…
FUEL BARGE RUNS AGROUND IN HUDSON, RENEWS ANCHORAGE CONCERNS In this photo from the Reinauer Transportation Company, the tug Meredith C. Reinauer is pictured in front of a RTC-150 barge which ran aground Tuesday on the Hudson River near…
Father James Martin: Why is climate change a moral issue?
SUCCULENT WORKSHOP @ Parrino’s Greenhouse Sat. April 8th, 1pm Learn how to create your own succulent garden $25 for class, includes everything you need. RSVP by April 5th to hold your spot 845-855-5415
Governor Cuomo and Governor Brown Reaffirm Commitment to Exceeding Targets of the Clean Power Plan With the announcement that the United States will begin to dismantle the Clean Power Plan, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and California Governor Edmund…
DEC Gives Homeowners Guidance to Avoid Problems with Bears and Conflicts with Coyotes Greater chance for encounters with bears and coyotes as spring arrives in New York The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued guidance…
Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) today joined 16 Republican members of the House to introduce a resolution that calls for using American innovation to preserve and protect our environment. “This resolution addresses the real impacts of man-made climate…