The Eastern hellbender salamander may not be a looker. But its sensitivity to pollution and changing water conditions makes the creature a useful indicator for water quality in rivers and streams.
Health
Advice On Avoiding Tick-Borne Illnesses This Spring
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Experts say there are at least 17 different tick species found in New York state. Some people and animals that are bitten by an infected tick can get any of a number of illnesses, including Lyme disease.
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New York Officials Worry IJC Vacancies Could Affect Lake Ontario
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Right now the IJC has only two members – two short of the quorum needed to make decisions.
News
Schumer Calls For Vote On Nominees To International Joint Commission
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Typically the IJC is responsible for overseeing lakes and rivers bordered by the U.S. and Canada.
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April The Giraffe Gets Another Moment Of Fame Online
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More than 300,000 watched live as April gave birth to a healthy male calf at around 12:45 p.m., the Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, New York said.
Economy
Romulus Residents Eager For NYS Senate To Ban Finger Lakes Incinerators
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“We are really, really thrilled,” said Mary Anne Kowalski, Seneca Lake resident. “I think the fact that is impressing me most is that we’ve got bipartisan support on this bill.”
Small Farmers, Rural Homeowners File Petition, But Re-Zoning Process Continues In Town Of Ulysses
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Small farmers and rural homeowners argue they set aside too much land for preservation.
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PA Looks For New Ways To Fight Spotted Lanternfly
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Pennsylvania is looking for new ways to fight the invasive spotted lanternfly, nearly five years after it was first discovered in Berks County.
News
Federal Lawmakers Criticize Lake Ontario Water Level Management
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A number of federal lawmakers are concerned that high water levels on Lake Ontario will result in a repeat of the flooding seen along the lake shore in 2017.
Energy
Report: Coal Ash Contamination Widespread In PA
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A new report finds coal ash pollution is leaking into groundwater at nine power plants around Pennsylvania and over 200 nationwide. West Pa. site has arsenic 372 times the ‘safe’ level
Environment
PA’s Health Dept. Hires Scientists To Study PFAS Chemicals In Drinking Water
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The state Department of Health wants to hire 10 scientists to learn more about the health risks of the PFAS group of chemicals that have been linked to cancer and other illnesses.