” Harmful algae blooms have been detected in both Mariaville Lake and Duane Lake, two well-known recreation spots in western Schenectady County. The notification issued by the town of Duanesburg on Wednesday means people, pets and livestock should avoid contact with water that is discolored or has algae scum on the surface. It also … [Read more…]
“Second Modification of Order on Consent R4-2016-0822-143M2 Town of Duanesburg Terresa M. Bakner of Whiteman Osterman and Hanna Supervisor Roger Tidball Town of Duanesburg Dusty Renee Tinsley Department of Environmental Conservation Sewer District” read the entire document Department of Environmental Conservation 14 November 2017.
“ENB – Region 4 Notices 8/23/2017 Negative Declaration Schenectady County – The Town of Duanesburg Planning Board, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed RER Energy Special Use Permit will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. The project proposes the installation of and operation of a new 2.56 megawatt photo voltaic (PV) … [Read more…]
“The state is putting the brakes on the opening of a $3 million expansion of the Duanesburg sewer system until the town fixes long-standing problems with its treatment plant that has been fouling a tributary of the Hudson River. Last week, the state Department of Environmental Conservation told the town that its new Sewer … [Read more…]
“Negative Declaration Schenectady County – The Town of Duanesburg Planning Board, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed Onyx Renewable Partners, L.P. – Special Use Permit will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. The action involves a proposal proposes to install and operate a new 2.0 megawatt photo voltaic (PV) solar array on … [Read more…]
“In the Matter of the Violation of Article 17 of the Environmental Conservation Law and Title 6 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (6 NYCRR) … CIVIL PENALTY 10. ECL §1929 provides for the following civil penalties: “A person who violates any of the provisions … [Read more…]
“Wild pollinators and managed bees, typically honeybees and bumblebees kept by beekeepers, are critically important to the health of New York’s environment, as well as the strength of the state’s agricultural economy. New York has more than seven-million acres in agricultural production, and many of the state’s leading crops, such as apples, cabbage, berries, … [Read more…]
“A smelly, orangish stream flows into the Normans Kill near the former Duanesburg landfill. “It’s really hard to miss,” remarked Corey Arndell, a senior from Duanesburg High School, pointing to a photo of the substance leaking from the creek bed’s rock. Arndell is among a group of 20 area high school students from the … [Read more…]