By MICHAEL VIRTANEN New York’s conservation commissioner defended flat staffing for rangers and other personnel in the coming year, despite questions from legislators at a budget hearing this week. Basil Seggos, who heads the Department of … [Read more...] about DEC commissioner defends current ranger staffing
Cuomo calls for New York ecotourism, using electric shuttles for crowded spots
Gov. Andrew Cuomo called Tuesday for making New York “a premier ecotourism destination,” emphasizing state lands that are open for outdoor recreation while protecting them and building capacity in communities to accommodate visitors. His agenda … [Read more...] about Cuomo calls for New York ecotourism, using electric shuttles for crowded spots
Legislation introduced to shrink threshold for APA clearcut permits
Bills re-introduced at the start of the New York Legislature’s 2019 session would require Adirondack Park Agency permits for clearcutting more than five acres of privately owned timberland. The current threshold is 25 acres. Smaller clearcuts … [Read more...] about Legislation introduced to shrink threshold for APA clearcut permits
Open Space Institute buys land in Adirondack foothills
The Open Space Institute has purchased 890 acres along the southern edge of the Adirondack Park, which OSI said will permanently protect the forested parcel. The Smith Farm in northern Saratoga County contains more than two miles of Hudson River … [Read more...] about Open Space Institute buys land in Adirondack foothills
State grants to help address Lake George sewage
The Cuomo administration’s recent announcement of $67 million in economic development grants for the greater Capital Region includes funding for sewer improvements along Lake George. The Town of Bolton will get $1 million to improve its wastewater … [Read more...] about State grants to help address Lake George sewage
State funding sewage projects along Lake Champlain
The Cuomo administration’s recent announcement of nearly $65 million of economic development funding for northern New York includes several million dollars for municipal sewage upgrades and other measures to help protect Lake Champlain and other … [Read more...] about State funding sewage projects along Lake Champlain