Environment
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Council: state budget cuts threaten Adirondacks
Adirondack Council calls for an immediate increase in the state's Environmental Protection Fund and in EnCon staffing.
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State considers bobcat management plan
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking public comments on a plan that will help officials adjust hunting and trapping seasons for the species statewide.
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NY budget hearing to examine energy, environment
Notably absent from Cuomo's budget proposal was any mention of newfound wealth anticipated from shale gas development.
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Rare tundra swans visit North Country
Three of the arctic birds have been identified in the open water of Lake Champlain off the access road to Ausable Point State Park. Tundra swans often migrate through New York state but are seldom seen staying for any extended length of time.
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Real horse power in the woods
Chad Vogel's pair of Suffolk punch draft horses haul logs with ease on a Willsboro Point property.
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Many agencies working together on waterway remediation
In Keene Valley on Thursday, officials and citizens visited a cross-weir on John's Brook designed to protect both the environment and the bridge there from future flood damage.
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Newcomb targets growth with new land purchase
A total 348 acres, including industrial-use area, has been bought from the Nature Conservancy.
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Tupper Lake resort approved
APA grants permit for planned private resort development passed by a vote of 10-1; dissenting vote was Commissioner Richard Booth.
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APA decision delivers delight
Tears, relief and wary words seize public comment session.
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APA weighs 'adverse impact'
Commissioners shared views on Adirondack Club and Resort at Thursday's session.
- More Environment Headlines
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Council: state budget cuts threaten Adirondacks
Compostable utensils: Not quite what they claim to be
Ford going green with U.S.-grown crops
Reducing your home's carbon footprint
Green steals spotlight at Japan auto show
Green's the theme at Wall Street protest HQ
Solar Window Shutters
Architecture of the Future: Breathing Buildings
Indonesian village banks trash to earn cash
Southern lights provide heavenly view from space
Solyndra asks to auction off factory
Merkel "sold" on ecocars, at auto show.
Arctic sea ice melting faster than predicted say scientists
Southern German village is country's greenest
Blazing a greener path
LEAF program trains tomorrow's environmentalists
Electro and indie go green at MELT
Climate change could shift wine production north
3D map shines light on New York solar potential
Sydney sees big emissions cut with city energy plan
Japan's power-saving kicks off
