environment

Developer to Pay Over $1 Million Following Claims of Damaging Protected Streams and Wetlands, Polluting River in Williamsburg

  “A Pennsylvania-based solar energy development company has agreed to pay a total of approximately $1.14 million to settle allegations that its violations of federal stormwater requirements damaged protected wetland resources in the town of Williamsburg and polluted the West Branch Mill River, a cold-water fishery, Attorney General Maura Healey announced today. The consent decree, … [Read more…]

New York Pollinator-Friendly Solar Bill Unanimously Passes Assembly and Senate

  “The New York State Assembly and Senate have unanimously passed an agricultural bill to establish a statewide vegetation standard for solar arrays and provide benefits to numerous stakeholders. The Pollinator-Friendly Solar Act, A08083A/S06339A, was sponsored by Senator Patty Ritchie (R-Oswegatchie) and Assemblyman Bill Magee (D-Nelson). The legislation establishes a clear path forward for the … [Read more…]

State of The Environment 2003

  “This is the third publication of the State of the Environment of Schenectady County Report published by the Schenectady County Environmental Advisory Council (SCEAC) to fulfill its mandate to produce and update such a report on a yearly basis. The report gathered available data from diverse sources including, national, state, county and local governments … [Read more…]