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By Ry Rivard
When homeowners have found salt in their tap water, any delay—even hoping to get the government’s help instead of going to court—can be fatal to their court case.
By Ry Rivard
In the latest action trying to spare Lake George from turning green, the lake’s main regulatory agency is proposing new rules to curb runoff from lakeside development, including a ban on lawn fertilizer within 50 feet of the lake. The Lake George Park Commission recently posted its new stormwater regulations, which have been several years in the making, and…
This old gondola sits alongside an entrance road to a state campground. What town is the campground and old ski relic located in? Each day this week we’re posting a photo of a “mystery location.” Let us know where it is by leaving a comment in that post. Come back each day for the answer…
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has pulled the $3 billion Restore Mother Nature Bond Act from the November ballot.
"The intact forests and beauty and sheer number of lakes and ponds set this property apart from all others."
What is the name of this popular high elevation lake? Each day this week we’re posting a photo of a “mystery location.” Let us know where it is by leaving a comment in that post. Come back each day for the answer and a new photo/entry. At the end of the week, we’ll draw a…
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of North ElbaEssex CountyWilderness Rescue: On July 24 at 12:45 p.m., DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch was contacted about two 19-year-old hikers from Rye, New York, and Louisville, Kentucky, who were trapped on the Western slope of the Trap Dike. Forest Rangers Burns, DiCintio, Mecus, and Praczkajlo responded with the…
In which town does this war memorial reside? Each day this week we’re posting a photo of a “mystery location.” Let us know where it is by leaving a comment in that post. Come back each day for the answer and a new photo/entry. At the end of the week, we’ll draw a winner for…
By Ry Rivard
How will cold-water fish, like trout, survive in warmer waters? Are warmer or saltier waters causing lakes to shut down? Why do lakes seem to get browner?
Can you name this island? Hint: It’s located on one of the most scenic lakes in the Adirondacks, and the island itself has rarely ever been visited by humans due to its protected status. Each day this week we’re posting a photo of a “mystery location.” Let us know where it is by leaving a…