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Northern New York drought impact: Fish, boats, vegetation
By Harrison Smith SUNY Plattsburgh (for the Press-Republican) An exceedingly dry summer in northern New York, with drought conditions lasting into the fall, has complicated fish conservation efforts, aquatic vegetation management and boat launch operations. Although recent rainfall has been welcome, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported 53% of the Northeast was affected by…
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Little by little, Bethpage toxic plume subsides after decades of fear, work
By Salomé Davoudiasl and Admir RadoncicSUNY Stony Brook For decades, it has lingered beneath Bethpage’s soil. Steeped in controversy, testing, and remediation, New York State environmental officials now say they’ve reached a “major milestone” in cleaning up one of Long Island’s most extensive contaminations. The toxic plume that sits beneath Bethpage is a reminder, said…
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Albany area wetlands collide with major housing development
Guilderland Planning Board and conservationists weigh ecological impact on rare habitat amid development review By Lily MagurnoUniversity at Albany(This story originally appeared in Community Spotlight.) ALBANY COUNTY—The Guilderland Planning Board is reviewing an application for a 15-lot major subdivision on East Old State Road in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve, a proposal that is raising…
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Video | Buffalo waterways anxiously await D.C. changes
By Chris GiacobelloBuffalo Review West(Buffalo Review West is a product of Buffalo State University) Jennifer Fee, communication and marketing director for Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, says the organization is highly concerned about the developments in Washington concerning funding and policy changes affecting the environment. At the beginning of March, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it…
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Rowers’ passion floats Brockport canal vision
Jaden ErcolinoSUNY Brockport The Brockport Community Rowing Club (BCRC) is on the verge of becoming a center for recreation, education and community connection along the historic Erie Canal. This nonprofit organization is getting ready to build its long-awaited boathouse. The boathouse will provide chances for people of all ages and skill levels to discover the beneficial power of…
