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April 16, 2024

Eclipse dazzles, where visible, over New York’s skies

The long-awaited solar eclipse had a huge impact on Western New York, even though cloudy skies hampered consistent viewing. Occasionally, the sun would peak through the clouds and show its face, partially covered by the moon. By the time I grabbed my glasses and camera, it would slide back behind the clouds.

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New York Department of Environmental Conservation working to reestablish cisco in Keuka Lake

If you’re a New York angler and you don’t know anything about cisco, you aren’t alone.
In some states, cisco, which are classified as salmonids, are an important game fish. But they aren’t a major target for most anglers in New York, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation. They are, however, an important forage fish for other sport fish that New York anglers do pursue, and that’s why DEC plans to reestablish the species into the Finger Lakes, specifically Keuka Lake.

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Lewis Posekany, Walter Bresette inducted into Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame

The late Lewis Posekany, retired Wisconsin DNR water resources specialist, and the late Walter Bresette, of Red Cliff, will be inducted into the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame April 17.
Posekany was an environmental advocate long before that term came into existence. He had a wealth of knowledge of water law and Wisconsin’s Public Trust Doctrine and used it to stand up for lakes, waters, and streams.

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Cost-share programs, Part 5: Are conservation easements the path for you?

Throughout this series, we’ve explored everything from locally-led, one-time habitat programs to 10-year contracts with either the Farm Service Agency or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. These programs meet the needs of most any landowner looking to improve his or her habitat.
But one type of landowner likely has been wanting more.

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