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New Onondaga Lake Boat Launch Opens

October 20, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Onondaga Lake Boat Launch SiteNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the completion and grand opening of the Onondaga Lake Boat Launch Site in the town of Geddes, Onondaga County. [Read more…] about New Onondaga Lake Boat Launch Opens

Filed Under: Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: boating, DEC, fishing, Onondaga Lake, paddling

Cold Temperatures, Dry Conditions In The Adirondacks This Weekend

September 18, 2020 by John Warren Leave a Comment

Adirondack conditions 9-17Temperatures have taken a decided turn. We’re expected to see some 20s at night in colder mountain valleys this weekend.

If you’re headed into to the woods or onto the waters, now is the time to be sure you’ve got some extra clothing and be prepared to spend an unplanned night in cold temperatures.

Summit temperatures are not expected to rise out of the 30s this weekend. [Read more…] about Cold Temperatures, Dry Conditions In The Adirondacks This Weekend

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: boating, camping, fishing, High Peaks, hiking, paddling, Tourism, weather

Adirondack Conditions: Dry, Waters Remain Low, Popular Areas Remain Busy

September 11, 2020 by John Warren Leave a Comment

adirondack conditions 9-10Although colder spots have been seeing nighttime temperatures in the 40s, on Wednesday much of the region reached the lower 80s, and it’s remained warm enough for comfortable camping, with water temperatures warm enough for swimming. Temperatures are forecast to remain near normal for the next week.

There is some rain and morning fog in the forecast for this weekend however, so keep an eye on the weather. Summit temperatures are expected to remain mostly in the 50s, although Sunday morning could be windy and rainy at higher elevations. Be prepared against hypothermia by bringing extra clothing, and plenty of food and water. [Read more…] about Adirondack Conditions: Dry, Waters Remain Low, Popular Areas Remain Busy

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Recreation Tagged With: boating, camping, fishing, High Peaks, hiking, hunting, paddling, Tourism, weather

Lake Flower Boat Launch Reopening Friday For Trailers

September 3, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

lake flower boat launchThe Lake Flower Boat Launch will reopen for the launching and retrieval of trailered boats on Friday, September 4, in time for the upcoming Labor Day Weekend. [Read more…] about Lake Flower Boat Launch Reopening Friday For Trailers

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Recreation Tagged With: boating, DEC, Lake Flower, Saranac Lake

Westport Boat Launch Being Closed For Sediment Removal

August 31, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

DEC LogoThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced that the Westport Boat Launch on Lake Champlain will be temporarily closed to remove sediments accumulated in front of the ramp. [Read more…] about Westport Boat Launch Being Closed For Sediment Removal

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Recreation Tagged With: boating, DEC, development, Lake Champlain, Westport

Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! Sets Sail on Lake Champlain

August 26, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

stop aquatic hitchikersThe Lake Champlain Basin Program and the Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center teamed up with local artist Nikki Laxar to showcase the message Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! on a 420 sailing dinghy that will be featured on the Burlington, VT waterfront for the next three years.

Lake Champlain is host to 51 non-native and invasive species. [Read more…] about Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! Sets Sail on Lake Champlain

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: boating, Invasive Species, Lake Champlain, Lake Champlain Basin Program

Public Input Sought For Lake Placid Management Plan

August 16, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Shore Owners Association of Lake PlacidThe Shore Owners’ Association of Lake Placid (LPSOA) is seeking public input to help inform the development of a lake management plan for Lake Placid.

Earlier this year, LPSOA began working with Dr. Brendan Wiltse from the Ausable River Association on the development of a lake management plan. Lake Placid is classified as AA-S by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the highest water quality classification possible. The lake serves as the drinking water source for the Village of Lake Placid and is an important recreational asset to the area. [Read more…] about Public Input Sought For Lake Placid Management Plan

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Ausable River Association, boating, Climate Change, DEC, Invasive Species, Lake Placid, water quality

New Otisco Lake Boat Launch Opens

August 13, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Otisco Lake Boat Launch provided by DECThe new boat launch site on Otisco Lake is complete and open to the public. Prior to the launch’s completion, Otisco was the only Finger Lake without a public boat launch.

With this facility, boaters will have a new option to explore the region and its fishing and boating-related recreational opportunities. [Read more…] about New Otisco Lake Boat Launch Opens

Filed Under: Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: boating, DEC, development, Finger Lakes, Fisheries, fishing

NYS Canal System Now Mostly Open

July 30, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

NYS canal corp reopening planMost of the NYS Canal System is now open, including the eastern Erie Canal from Lock E2 in Waterford to Lock E18 in Jacksonburg. [Read more…] about NYS Canal System Now Mostly Open

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Mohawk Valley, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: boating, Erie Canal, NYS Canal Corporation, paddling

Erie Canal Towpath News and Events

July 29, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

boat exits lock 2 on the erie canal in waterfordThe Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has announced a number of projects and upcoming events along the Erie Canal. [Read more…] about Erie Canal Towpath News and Events

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Events, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: boating, Erie Canal, Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor, fishing, paddling

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