DEC to renumber campsites at Fish Creek Pond
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will renumber all campsites at Fish Creek Pond Campground in the Adirondacks ahead of the 2026 camping season, pausing reservations until December. Located in Saranac Lake, the ... more
Oneida Lake homeowners question new wetland rules
Confusion and frustration filled a packed meeting in Cicero as New York’s environmental agency explained new wetland rules, according to State of Politics. Many Oneida Lake residents fear the changes—meant to protect wetlands and impose ... more
Toxic algal blooms return to Owasco Lake
Five harmful algal blooms have been confirmed along the eastern shore of Owasco Lake, just two weeks after similar sightings in Cayuga Lake, according to The Citizen. Health officials warn residents to avoid contact with ... more
Upstate NY eyed for new nuclear plant, downstate left out
New York officials are exploring nuclear power to stabilize its energy grid amid global uncertainty, according to NYSERDA’s Carl Mas. Gov. Kathy Hochul wants the New York Power Authority to build a 1-gigawatt nuclear facility ... more
Matthew Blendermann, New London CT – Ocean Advocacy as Community Engagement
A Journey Anchored in Passion Matthew Blendermann does not float aimlessly with the tide. As a dedicated marine scientist with passion for the ocean, his career path has always circled back to this place he ... more
Rochester-area mountain lion possibly spotted in Greece
Two witnesses believe they saw a mountain lion in Greece, New York, just days after reports of a similar sighting in Rochester, according to News10NBC. One woman described the animal leaping across Northbridge Drive late ... more
How to Power Off-Grid Villages Using a 1kW Micro Hydro Turbine Generator
As rural development accelerates globally, one need remains universal: reliable electricity. For off-grid villages nestled near flowing streams or mountain creeks, a 1kW micro hydro turbine generator offers an elegant, continuous energy solution that doesn’t ... more
Gillibrand introduces bipartisan bill to curb PFAS pollution at military sites
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at reducing toxic PFAS contamination at U.S. military facilities and surrounding communities, citing serious health risks for service members, firefighters, and families living nearby. The DOD PFAS ... more
State’s solar industry reels from end of tax credit
New York solar companies are scrambling to meet surging demand before a federal tax credit for residential solar ends in December, according to Spectrum News. The rollback comes from President Donald Trump’s newly signed “One ... more
Hemlock woolly adelgid confirmed near Lake Champlain and Great Sacandaga Lake
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has confirmed new infestations of the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) along the western shore of Lake Champlain and near the north end of Great Sacandaga Lake ... more
Critics slam NY’s 2040 energy plan over gas reliance
New York’s latest draft energy blueprint has ignited backlash for favoring fossil fuels over renewables, according to WETM. While aiming to meet surging power demands by 2040, the plan allows natural gas pipelines and nuclear ... more
Webb, allies push Hochul to block gas pipelines
Environmental advocates and lawmakers rallied against two proposed natural gas pipelines, warning of risks to New York’s environment and economy, according to WICZ. Senator Lea Webb and Assemblymember Anna Kelles joined others urging Governor Kathy ... more
Misconceptions are keeping lakes sick, experts warn
Despite millions spent to restore lake health, scientists say common misconceptions about treatment methods may be doing more harm than good—fueling toxic algal blooms and worsening ecosystem decline across New York’s Finger Lakes. Algae blooms, ... more
DEC adopts new rule to protect endangered species during energy projects
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has adopted a new regulation aimed at safeguarding endangered and threatened wildlife amid the state's push for renewable energy development. The Endangered and Threatened Species Mitigation Bank ... more
New York will miss key climate mandates, report says
New York’s draft energy plan warns the state will miss key climate mandates set for 2030, according to the Times Union. Despite goals for 70% clean electricity by that year, projections show that won’t be ... more
Ontario County panel declines landfill protest
Ontario County lawmakers have decided not to weigh in on the controversial Seneca Meadows landfill expansion, according to the Finger Lakes Times. A committee voted 5-1 against sending a letter of concern to state officials ... more
Madison County solar project approved despite local objections
A massive solar farm planned for Madison County has cleared its final regulatory hurdle, according to CNY Central. The state has approved Cypress Creek Renewables’ 1,600-acre Oxbow Hill Solar project in the Town of Fenner, ... more
Hochul pushes nuclear plan, but meeting energy goals unlikely
New York is betting big on nuclear power to bridge a growing gap in energy needs. According to the Times Union, Gov. Kathy Hochul has directed the New York Power Authority to build a new ... more
Seneca Meadows landfill near capacity, PFAS waste raises concern
Seneca Meadows, New York’s largest landfill, is nearing capacity while continuing to send over 24 million gallons of chemically contaminated leachate to Buffalo’s Bird Island Wastewater Plant, which doesn’t treat for PFAS, according to its ... more
