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The Randy Preston Road Salt Reduction Act (S.8663a/ A.8767a) passed the NYS Assembly unanimously and received broad bipartisan support in the NYS Senate back in July. Now, the bill’s fate…
The Randy Preston Road Salt Reduction Act (S.8663a/ A.8767a) passed the NYS Assembly unanimously and received broad bipartisan support in the NYS Senate back in July. Now, the bill’s fate…
Where once there was a slope of shorn grass that enticed Canada geese and little else, there is now a thriving pollinator habitat, including rain gardens and bluebird nesting sites, flanking the Upper Saranac Lake Back Bay boat launch.
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Over the next few years, the negative financial impact from the COVID virus could result in a positive effect on the ADK’s smallest and most venerable wildlife—pollinators. As NY State, County and Town budgets look to make cuts, the reduction or elimination of roadside mowing programs can yield budget savings while increasing pollinator habitat.
Kelsey Bennett, AdkAction’s 2020 Road Salt Fellow from Colgate University examines recent economic research showing how road salt is costing governments and taxpayers billions in damages to bridges and vehicles; industry losses; and ecosystem service failures.
We are sparking a composting revolution in the Adirondacks.