The DEC reported that a new satellite population of water chestnut was discovered in Plattsburgh
The new water chestnut outbreak was located near the City of Plattsburgh boat launch site at Wilcox Dock. The DEC says it has been hand harvested. The first confirmed case of water chestnut in the Plattsburgh area was reported in 2023 according to ENCON. Most of the water chestnuts are found in the southern half of the lake where it is actively managed by NY, VT and the Lake Champlain Basin Program.
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PSUC Research Project
The project is titled “Dead and Buried: Investigating Changes in Health During the Industrial Revolution”
NYS Farm Priorities
The NY Farm Bureau has compiled a list of legislative priorities for NY government.
Suicide Rate
A state audit found better data delivery could reduce the rate of suicide in NY.
Area Libraries Get Money
Money to aid with construction at two local libraries was provided by New York State recently.
Ice Rescue
A peculiar ice rescue was made on Lake Champlain near the town of Crown Point according to police.
