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Back in the day when Emma Lazarus’ “huddled masses” braved dangerous ocean crossings to make a new life in America, they would go on to reference “the old country”, be that Italy, Ireland, Poland or what have...
Newsflash for bird lovers: the Great Blue Herons are back on the nest at the Cornell webcam site.
You can see the lovely big birds, hear the sounds of early spring at the Ornithology Lab (including the occasional heron honk and squawk) and follow...
It’s March 1…lion or lamb day. Why March 1? Well, here’s the Farmers’ Almanac take on it.
I stopped by the St. Lawrence University bookstore this morning, and shot a couple of campus pictures, trying to decide if...
Oh, spring is getting so close I can almost taste it! Despite the wet snow cover, the days are noticeably longer, the sun is higher in the sky, and the buckets are out. Jeffrey Jenness of Orebed Sugar Shack in DeKalb Junction says it’s been...
Every few years news stories circulate about how advanced the Netherlands is at preventing devastating flooding.
Sometimes that’s because of current events like Katrina, or Sandy. Other times the tone of coverage is simple awe at stupendous...
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Summer Gardening: Keeping the Soil Moist During the Dry Months
Jul 22, 2002 — Todd Moe talks with Amy Ivy, horticulturist with the cooperative extension service of Clinton and Essex counties, about watering tips during hot, summer weather. How much is enough? Go to full article
Poll: Most Americans Don't Like Bush's Response to Global Warming
Jul 16, 2002 — A new poll indicates most Americans don't like the Bush administration's approach to global warming. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Lester Graham reports. Go to full article
Maple Syrup Production Rises
Jun 25, 2002 — Ideal weather and an early season helped increase production of maple syrup in New York this year. State agriculture experts say production was up 18 percent over last year when it was at its lowest since 1993. Martha Foley reports. Go to full article
Garden Damage Control: Too Much Water, Too Much Wind
Jun 24, 2002 — Martha Foley talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about the aftermath of summer storms on the garden. Go to full article
Gardening in the Rain
Jun 17, 2002 — Martha Foley talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy on gardening in rainy weather,including the effect rain has on fertilizers, organic and non-organic. Go to full article
Gardening When the Weather's Weird
Jun 05, 2002 — Martha Foley talks with horticulturalist Amy Ivy about the unpredictable weather so far this spring. Go to full article
A Slow, Cold Start to the Growing Season
May 24, 2002 — Below normal temperatures and late frost could stunt the growth of some North Country crops. And recent heavy rains are halting work in the fields. The relatively mild winter and summer-like temperatures in April did give the growing season a heads-up, but as Jody Tosti reports, the more a bud grows the more it's susceptible to damage. Go to full article
Rural Fire Fighters Get Help With Wildfires
Mar 26, 2002 — Like the rest of the Northeast, the North Country is experiencing drought or near-drought conditions. Climatologists are expecting high fire danger in the region's forests this summer. David Sommerstein reports New York is offering help to local fire departments that are often the first to respond to wildfires. Go to full article
Winter's Effect on Lake Levels Debated
Feb 14, 2002 — There seems to be some confusion over how the mild winter will affect lake levels. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Amy Cavalier has the story.
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Winter Storm Closes Schools Across the Region
Feb 01, 2002 — A winter storm that disrupted much of the country has settled over the north country. Schools are closed and a flurry of road accidents have been reported around the region. Brian Mann has details. Go to full article
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