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DEC Encourages Anglers to Safely Enjoy Ice Fishing This Season

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Review Ice Safety Guidelines before Heading Out
With the onset of winter and colder temperatures, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today reminded ice anglers to be safe when venturing onto the ice this season, especially given recent variations in weather conditions. Outdoor enthusiasts considering ice fishing should always be aware of essential safety guidelines and make sure ice is thick enough before heading out.

“The possibilities of affordable outdoor adventures are endless across New York’s abundant natural areas and winter is no exception,” said Interim Commissioner Mahar. “I encourage those recreating on ice to exercise caution by routinely checking ice thickness when navigating around water bodies. Understanding ice thickness safety is essential, so be sure to ‘know before you go’ and adapt to conditions as necessary.”

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Spotted Lanternfly

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Provides Residents Information on How to Identify and Eliminate Egg Masses • +Urges the Public to Report Sightings, Travelers to Inspect Vehicles

Submitted by the New York State Dept. of  Agriculture
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced new findings of the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) in additional locations across New York State. SLF is an invasive, non-native insect that feeds on more than 100 plant species, including tree-of-heaven, and plants and crops, such as grapes, that are critical to New York’s agricultural economy. The Department is now urging residents of a number of upstate counties, including Albany, Schenectady, Ontario, and Seneca counties, to report any additional sightings and scrape egg masses, which will help inspectors to assess impacted areas and slow the spread of SLF in New York State.

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The Petersburgh Street Walkers

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Submitted by Mary Lou Walters
The women who walk every road in Petersburgh completed them again this year. Pictured here are Kathy Mitaly, Kate Bagley, Mary Lou Walters, and Nan Lance. Mary Lou has been doing this for 15 years now for a total of 3,330 miles. Nan has been doing it for 5 years for a total of 1,110 miles. Kathy and Kate joined them this year and walked the majority of the roads. Their favorite road was

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Asters Galore

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You can't miss the beauty of our area's native perennial asters this time of year. Here, the larger Swamp Aster (Symphyotrichum puniceum) with the petite Calico Aster (Symphyotrichum lateriflorum) are intertwined in a Petersburgh yard. There are many other varieties of asters blooming now too. Enjoy them along with our contrasting yellow goldenrod flowers. 

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