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Niles

Forest Rangers Called On To Recover Two Bodies From Upstate Backcountry

December 20, 2022 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

Recovery Mission in Niles (DEC photo)New York State Forest Rangers were called on twice this past weekend to recover deceased bodies from Upstate New York’s backcountry. [Read more…] about Forest Rangers Called On To Recover Two Bodies From Upstate Backcountry

Filed Under: History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Western NY Tagged With: Carpenter Falls, Cayuga County, Finger Lakes, Forest Ranger Reports, Greene County, Lexington, Niles, Search and Rescue, Shandaken, Shandaken Wild Forest, Skaneateles Lake, Ulster County

Skaneateles Lake Watershed Property Protected by Easement

August 12, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Casa Farms (provided by ryan walters)The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) have announced the permanent protection of 234 acres at Casa Farms in the town of Niles, Cayuga County, with a conservation easement.

[Read more…] about Skaneateles Lake Watershed Property Protected by Easement

Filed Under: Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Bear Swamp State Forest, Carpenter Falls, Cayuga County, clean water, DEC, Easements, Finger Lakes, Finger Lakes Land Trust, nature, Niles, Skaneateles Lake, Syracuse, water quality

Carpenter Falls Improved Access Opens

July 30, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

DEC Carpenter Falls Access Improvements Viewing Platform courtesy DECNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the completion of construction on a $1.27-million project to improve public access at Carpenter Falls Unique Area in the town of Niles, Cayuga County. [Read more…] about Carpenter Falls Improved Access Opens

Filed Under: Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: bicycling, Carpenter Falls, Cayuga County, DEC, Finger Lakes, Finger Lakes Land Trust, hiking, nature, Niles, Skaneateles Lake, waterfalls

Construction Begins at Carpenter Falls Unique Area

November 12, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Construction has started on a $1.25 million project to improve access at Carpenter Falls Unique Area in the Finger Lakes town of Niles, Cayuga County.

The site will remain closed for the duration of construction, which is expected to be completed in 2022. [Read more…] about Construction Begins at Carpenter Falls Unique Area

Filed Under: Mohawk Valley, Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: bicycling, Carpenter Falls, Cayuga County, DEC, Finger Lakes, hiking, Niles, waterfalls

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