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Climate Change

Trout Fishing, Drought and Low Water

July 2, 2020 by Tom Kalinowski 1 Comment

Fly fishing in a river courtesy Wikimedia user ZigaTrout fishing is a challenging endeavor, yet it can be the most rewarding backcountry activity, as success ordinarily means a meal or two with a great tasting main course. Because trout require cool, clean waters in which to live, anglers who want to engage in this popular summer pastime traditionally head to those places where conditions remain favorable for these hardy game fish. [Read more…] about Trout Fishing, Drought and Low Water

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

Study: Climate Change A Threat Adk Boreal Peatlands

June 26, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Shingle Shanty Preserve and Research StationA study published this week in the journal Wetlands documents an invasion happening in the Adirondacks: the black spruce, tamarack, and other boreal species are being overcome by trees normally found in warmer, more temperate forests.

Ultimately, researchers from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) predict that these invaders could overtake a variety of northern species, eliminating trees that have long been characteristic of boreal wetlands in the Adirondacks. [Read more…] about Study: Climate Change A Threat Adk Boreal Peatlands

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Climate Change, nature, Shingle Shanty Preserve, SUNY ESF, Wildlife

A Climate Change Education Virtual Conference

May 30, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

climate change conferenceRegistration is now open for the Stay-In-stitute for Climate Change Education, a virtual conference for educators across the country. [Read more…] about A Climate Change Education Virtual Conference

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: Climate Change, Conferences, Education

Adirondack Farm Micro-Grants Awarded

April 23, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Adirondack CouncilThe Adirondack Council awarded 10 micro-grants totaling over $32,000 to local farmers in an effort to address what it called the greatest short-term and long-term threats to public health in the Adirondack Park: COVID-19 and climate change. [Read more…] about Adirondack Farm Micro-Grants Awarded

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Food Tagged With: Adirondack Council, Climate Change, Grants, local farms, local food, Public Health

Zoom A Lake Champlain Scientist Programs

April 20, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

zoom a scientistThe Lake Champlain Committee in partnership with Lake Champlain Sea Grant have announced their expanded line up of “Zoom a Scientist” programs.

The public can tune in virtually through Zoom every Tuesday and Friday from noon to 1 pm to learn more about Lake Champlain. [Read more…] about Zoom A Lake Champlain Scientist Programs

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Climate Change, Education, Lake Champlain, Lake Champlain Committee, Lake Champlain Sea Grant, nature, Science, water quality, Wildlife

An Adk Lake’s Sufferings: High Salt Load, 22 Less Days of Ice

April 14, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Mirror Lake water quality reportMirror Lake, along which the Village of Lake Placid is spread, is no longer flowing like it should, and has been iced-over an average of 22 days less since the 1990s. High concentrations of road salt and climate change are considered the culprits.

The lake has apparently stop its natural mixing in the spring, a issue first documented in 2017. During February and March of 2019, the highest chloride concentrations documented so far were observed. [Read more…] about An Adk Lake’s Sufferings: High Salt Load, 22 Less Days of Ice

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Adirondack Watershed Institute, Ausable River Association, Climate Change, Lake Placid, Mirror Lake, nature, Paul Smith's College, road salt, water quality

NYS Archives Celebrating 50th Earth Day

April 11, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

nys archives earth dayIn recognition of the 50th Earth Day on April 22nd, 2020, the New York State Archives is showcasing records that document the climate, pollution control and abatement, water supply management, and forest preservation and management in New York State. [Read more…] about NYS Archives Celebrating 50th Earth Day

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: Climate Change, Earth Day, Environmental History, nature, New York State Archives, Wildlife

Ice-Out Days and Climate Change

March 26, 2020 by Guest Contributor Leave a Comment

ice out adelaide tyrolWhile driving south from Isle La Motte one early December, my son and I noticed a fine skim of ice floating down the Alburg Passage. As it collided with the Route 2 bridge supports, it broke into rectangular fragments.

I wondered if what I was seeing was typical, or a symptom of changing climate? But a single observation tells you only about the current weather, and says nothing about climate trends. [Read more…] about Ice-Out Days and Climate Change

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Climate Change, ice fishing, Lake Champlain, Wildlife

The Little Ice Age in North America

February 5, 2020 by Liz Covart Leave a Comment

ben_franklins_worldBen Franklin’s World: A Podcast About Early American History is taking a production break. It will be back with all new episodes on April 21, 2020. In the meantime, BFW is featuring some older episodes that will help you get a feel for the vast nature of early American history.

We’re living in a period of climate change. Our Earth has been getting warmer since the mid-19th century.

[Read more…] about The Little Ice Age in North America

Filed Under: History, Nature Tagged With: Climate Change, Podcasts, weather

Hudson Valley Climate History at Capt Crawford’s, Newburgh

October 15, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Experts from the Hudson River Maritime Museum in Kingston will be the featured speakers for the annual meeting of the Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands on Sunday afternoon, October 20 at 2 pm at the organization’s headquarters, 189 Montgomery Street.

Inside the old Crawford House where a local 19th century ship captain, David Crawford, once watched the approaching weather from his portico overlooking the Hudson River, members and guests will come to understand the timeline of local weather fronts and climate changes through the decades. [Read more…] about Hudson Valley Climate History at Capt Crawford’s, Newburgh

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Climate Change, Historical Society of Newburgh Bay, Hudson River, Maritime History

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