“The purpose of this document is to provide minimum standards and specifications for meeting criteria set forth by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) for stormwater discharges associated with construction activity. The standards and specifications provide criteria on minimizing erosion and sediment impacts from construction activity involving soil disturbance. They … [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…]
“The owner of a landscaping company has been charged with illegally burning plastic, foam insulation, sheetrock and other construction debris, the state Department of Environmental Conservation said Wednesday. Robert Vanderveen, 28, of Esperance, was charged with misdemeanor counts of illegal disposal of solid waste and illegal burning of refuse for allegedly burning debris at … [Read more…]
“Duanesburg Supervisor Rene Merrihew said last week that recent water tests of the Normans Kill conducted by the state Department of Environmental Conservation confirmed the existence of runoff into the stream from the leach field of the town’s long-closed landfill, but that it hasn’t caused any contamination. If so — and DEC won’t comment … [Read more…]
“Duanesburg Four Corners has seen better days. Once a hub of activity in the town, the small hamlet at the bustling intersection of Western Turnpike and Duanesburg Road is now characterized by shabby buildings and vacant store fronts. But over the next few years, a collaborative effort between business owners, local leaders and county … [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…]
“With an agreement finally reached on environmental testing for the controversial Atateka subdivision, a lawyer representing the developers added a twist: He withdrew the project proposal. Donald Zee, an attorney representing Ken Meyer and Paul DiCocco of Atateka Development LLC, pulled preliminary sketch plans of the development during a special Planning Board meeting last … [Read more…]