This Carnivorous Plant Invaded New York. That May Be Its Only Hope.

The waterwheel lives a double life: facing extinction in its native habitat even as it creeps into places where it doesn’t belong.

DEC and DAM Announce Confirmed Finding of Spotted Lanternfly in Albany and Yates Counties

State Agencies Encourage Public to Report Findings of Invasive Pest

Our Better Nature: How The Great Outdoors Can Improve Your Life

Researchers say there's growing evidence that nature has a powerful effect on us, improving both our physical and psychological health

Illustration: Angela Hsieh for NPR

In the NewsGuest UserSeptember 17, 2018nature, health, npr, podcast

Out There: Saving Blue Hole

A repost of a great piece about the work of our Peekamoose Blue Hole stewards.
By Brian PJ Cronin for the Highland Currant. #BeLIkeAndy

In the NewsGuest UserSeptember 7, 2018peekamoose, Peekamoose Blue Hole, ste, Permit System, Leave No Trace

DEC Adopts New Regulations to Improve Safety and Visitor Experience at Kaaterskill Falls and Surrounding Areas

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the adoption of new regulations designed to improve public safety and enhance the user experience at Kaaterskill Falls and three nearby areas that have experienced a substantial increase in public use in recent years.

In the NewsGuest UserAugust 22, 2018Kaaterskill Falls, Outdoor Safety, DEC

To Repel Ticks, Try Spraying Your Clothes With A Pesticide That Mimics Mums

There's new evidence to support a decades-old strategy for preventing the tick bites that lead to all sorts of nasty diseases, including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

The remedy involves spraying your clothing with permethrin — a pesticide that's chemically similar to extracts of the flowering chrysanthemum plant.

Environment and Nature, In the News, Health & SafetyGuest UserJuly 16, 2018ticks, prevention, permethrin