“Columbia and Rensselaer Counties – The Town of Schodack, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed Green Dale Community Solar Farm will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. The action involves the construction of a 5 MW (AC)/7.5MW (DC) Solar array with solid state battery storage on a 129.4 ± acre parcel … [Read more…]
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“” listen to recording of the meeting Alex Dunn presents how the data is gathered minute 44 Elizabeth Yeampie stresses that the method of collecting informaiton is inadequate and does not capture all of the communities. What is a better collection data point/method? Limitations in data only for a specific moment … [Read more…]
“Schenectady County – The Town of Dunaesburg, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed Richard/Eden Renewables will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. The action involves the application for a Secial Permits under Local Law #1-2016 of the Solar Energy Facilities Law. The project is located at 13590 Duanesburg Road in the … [Read more…]
“The owners of Orchard Creek Golf Course have proposed a land swap to shield their customers as well as residents of Dunnsville Road from what would be the largest solar array in Guilderland. John Abbruzzese, who owns the golf course with his brothers, told The Enterprise that he made the informal offer to Joseph … [Read more…]
“The city Planning Board on Tuesday initiated the review of a subdivision application seeking to divide the former Pine Brook Golf Club on South Main Street into four parcels. The center parcel that would be created is eyed for the development of a solar farm, complicating the review process as the residential lot would … [Read more…]
“SCHENECTADY COUNTY — Dozens of organizations with a stake in sustainability issues in the county will come together Thursday for the first Schenectady County Environmental Sustainability Networking Forum. The goal is to increase collaboration among the organizations and increase their effectiveness, said Alexander Lykins, executive chairman of the Schenectady County Environmental Advisory Council. Some … [Read more…]
“Schenectady County – The Town of Duanesburg Planning Board, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed Superior Self-Storage Expansion will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. The action involves the expansion of self storage units into a field to the rear (north) of the existing facility. The expansion requires a lot line … [Read more…]
“Environmental Assessment Forms The EAF Mapper Application is an Internet-based Geographic Information System (GIS) specifically designed to facilitate the NY State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) process by answering geographic or place-based questions on the Short and Full Environmental Assessment Forms (EAFs). The EAF Mapper will provide its results by directly filling out many place-based … [Read more…]
” 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…]