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One Not-So-Benign Influence Of The D&H Canal

January 26, 2021 by John Conway Leave a Comment

canal boats unloading their coal at RondoutThe positive impacts of the Delaware & Hudson Canal on Sullivan County were indisputable. With its opening in 1828, the 108-mile-long waterway made it possible for the first time to easily transport goods in and out of the area, and directly led to the growth of the tanning and bluestone industries. Entire communities, such as Barryville, Wurtsboro and Phillipsport, owe their very existence to the D & H, and while the canal was in operation, each was among the largest communities in the county in terms of commerce and population. [Read more…] about One Not-So-Benign Influence Of The D&H Canal

Filed Under: History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Western NY Tagged With: Delaware & Hudson Canal, Medical History, Public Health, Sullivan County, Transportation History

DEC to Discuss Managing Wildlife at Erwin Wildlife Management Area

January 25, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Erwin Wildlife Management Area by Michael PalermoNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is set to host a virtual presentation to share details about a recently completed habitat management plan for the Erwin Wildlife Management Area (WMA), on Thursday, January 28th, 2021 at 6:30 pm. [Read more…] about DEC to Discuss Managing Wildlife at Erwin Wildlife Management Area

Filed Under: Events, Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: DEC, hiking, nature

A New Book Considers Why Nobody Hitchhikes Anymore

January 25, 2021 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

nobody hitchhikes anymoreBook purchases made through this link support New York Almanack’s mission to report new publications relevant to New York State.

In the summer of 1978, Ed Griffin-Nolan and a friend took to the road, hitchhiking from New York to California, on to New Orleans and back home to New York.  As 2018 approached, the itch to hitch returned — but most people seemed to believe that this was now impossible. Griffin-Nolan decided to find out why nobody hitchhiked anymore. [Read more…] about A New Book Considers Why Nobody Hitchhikes Anymore

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Books, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: Books, Transportation

Public Lands, Trails, Historic Site Grants Available

January 24, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Mark Thomas, Western District Director, New York State ParksParks & Trails New York (PTNY) and the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), with support from Governor Cuomo and the NYS Legislature, have announced the sixth round of competitive grants through the NYS Park and Trail Partnership Grants program, funded through the NYS Environmental Protection Fund. [Read more…] about Public Lands, Trails, Historic Site Grants Available

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: Grants, OPRHP, Parks and Trails NY

How Insects Spend A New York Winter

January 23, 2021 by Guest Contributor Leave a Comment

TOS_Insects_MourningCloakI consider the lack of biting insects and other invertebrates, to be a wondrous gift of the winter season.

I can wander unmolested through wood and field absent the attentions of mosquitoes, deer flies, and ticks. And aside from a short list of “usual suspects,” insects are a rarity to be encountered in the winter woods. [Read more…] about How Insects Spend A New York Winter

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, Western NY Tagged With: insects, nature, weather, Wildlife, winter

School Seedlings, A Free Program for Educators

January 23, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

School Seedling ProgramNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced that New York schools and youth organizations can apply to receive 30-50 free tree or shrub seedlings through the School Seedling Program from the Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery. [Read more…] about School Seedlings, A Free Program for Educators

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: nature, Saratoga Tree Nursery, trees

The Time to Prune Trees is Now

January 23, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Group of white pine trees courtesy US Fish and Wildlife ServiceCare and maintenance of trees ensures their health life and minimizes liability. Trees can be damaged by high winds, snow, ice, and other severe weather events. Some damage requires immediate attention, while other damage may be dealt with later. [Read more…] about The Time to Prune Trees is Now

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: Forestry, gardening, Landscape Architecture, nature, trees

Division of Human Rights Hosting GENDA Virtual Town Hall

January 22, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

genda town hallIn honor of the second anniversary of the passage of the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA), the Division of Human Rights (DHR) and other NYS agencies, in conjunction with Gender Equality New York (GENY) and New York Trans Advocacy Group (NYTAG), are hosting a virtual town hall on Monday, January 25th. [Read more…] about Division of Human Rights Hosting GENDA Virtual Town Hall

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Events, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: Division of Human Rights, LGBTQ

War of 1812: Politics, Society and Combat in New York State

January 21, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

NY War of 1812 CoverBook purchases made through this link support New York Almanack’s mission to report new publications relevant to New York State.

British demands to move the northern border as far south as the Ohio River put New York on the first line of defense during the War of 1812. The leadership of Governor Daniel D. Tompkins however, distinguished the state’s contribution to the war effort, effectively mobilizing the considerable human and material resources that proved crucial to maintaining the nation’s sovereignty. [Read more…] about War of 1812: Politics, Society and Combat in New York State

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Books, Capital-Saratoga, Events, History, Western NY Tagged With: Books, Military History, Political History, politics, War of 1812

DEC Offers Sunfish and Crappie Plan For Comment

January 20, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Pumpkinseed courtey Wikimedia user CephasNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the release of a draft Sunfish and Crappie Management Plan for public review and comment.

The draft plan proposes more conservative statewide fishing regulations and establishes the “Big Panfish Initiative” that aims to manage for larger-sized crappie and sunfish in certain waters. [Read more…] about DEC Offers Sunfish and Crappie Plan For Comment

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: DEC, fish, Fisheries, fishing, nature, Wildlife

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