Get ready for Hurricane Sandy
As Hurricane Sandy continues to threaten much of New York State with high winds, heavy rains, flooding, coastal surges and
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Medical waste is not recyclable
While an investigation of medical waste improperly dumped at the New Paltz Recycling Center in mid-July continues, town recycling coordinator
Local farmers promise bountiful pickings despite adverse weather
Hudson Valley farmers, still recovering from severe rain events during last year’s harvest, report both good and bad regarding Mother
Mohonk Consultations confers 2012 Distinguished Environmental Award on Rik Flynn
While many have heard of the federal volunteer program AmeriCorps, few have heard of the work being done on a
Mohonk Preserve holds first BioBlitz
On Sunday, June 3, Mohonk Preserve hosted its first BioBlitz at the Mohonk Preserve Foothills in New Paltz. A BioBlitz
Residents approach their local boards to question chicken laws
To animal husbandry, or not to animal husbandry? That is the $64 question right now as residents from various municipalities
116 years of Mohonk weather records show strong warming trend
Folks on both sides of the global warming debate have been known to accuse one another of “junk science” —
Climate change at Mohonk Preserve topic for SUNY Ulster John Burroughs Natural Science Lecture
The local story of climate change will be explored during a lecture by Mohonk Preserve’s Shanan Smiley as part of
New Paltz aims to be “zero waste” leader
New Paltz will have a lot to prove on its road toward becoming a “zero waste” community, but doing so
First controlled burns slated for Minnewaska State Park
The Shawangunk Ridge Biodiversity Partnership (SRBP) has announced its plans for conducting controlled burns on the Shawangunk Ridge for the