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First responders saved a moose that fell through lake ice in New York. Here’s how they did it
Moose Rescued After Falling Through Ice In New York: No 'Training Manual' For This
A bull moose can weigh around 1,000 pounds so forest rangers didn't have much of a chance to safely pull the animal out from the cold water.
New York conservation police save moose who fell into icy lake
L.A. Fires Revive Calls for a ‘Climate Superfund’ Law in California
New York and Vermont recently passed laws like these, which require energy companies to pay climate damages and will likely face fierce challenges.
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Vermont hunter shoots self in hand after botched poaching attempt in Upstate NY
On November 30, 2024, three hunters from Vermont went on an ill-fated big game safari in upstate NY.
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State waste plan focuses on reduction, recycling
They say other ways of handling waste are the best way to cut down on how much ends up in the trash heap. Plan goals include throwing less away to begin with, and promoting sustainable materials management like composting and recycling. They also want to cut down the amount of toxic products used.
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State's new Solid Waste Plan goes beyond recycling and composting
Vermont has a new solid waste plan that the Department of Environmental Conservation says is more proactive and thorough than previous plans. Every five years, Vermont law requires
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Deadline to file surface water reports to DEC is Wednesday
The Department of Environmental Conservation collects baseline data on the use of surface waters such as rivers, streams, brooks, creeks, lakes, ponds, and reservoirs.
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Dept. of Environmental Conservation changes classifications of wetlands
NEW YORK (WBNG) -- The Department of Environmental Conservation changed the jurisdiction and classifications of freshwater wetlands on Jan. 1.
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Vermont Conservation Voters announces 2025 Environmental Common Agenda
Dan Fingas, Executive Director of Vermont Conservation Voters. VCV photo. Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV) has released the 2025 Environmental Common Agenda, which lays out this year’s top legislative priorities for the Vermont environmental community.
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DEC: New state solid waste plan goes beyond recycling and composting
Under the new Plan, outreach is a priority. Web based resources will be proactively available to the public and connections will be made with libraries, schools, municipal offices, businesses, and transfer stations to build better community awareness around waste reduction, recycling, and waste management.