Monthly Archives: December 2010
NYC agrees to clean water releases from Ashokan Reservoir
From the Times Herald Record New York City has agreed to make clean water releases from the Ashokan Reservoir for the first time ever, following a meeting Friday in Kingston. The agreement between city, state and local officials comes after … Continue reading
Merry Christmas and Seasons Greetings!!!
On behalf of the Catskill Mts. Chapter Board and myself we extend our best wishes for a wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy and Healthy New Year. We are confident that you will come out to meetings, schools and conservation efforts to support … Continue reading
Annual Christmas Party!
This years Chapter Christmas party was a lot of fun. Chef Fritz Sonnenschmit was his usual engaging self. Twenty five or so members and friends gathered to enjoy a pot luck dinner and to taste a meatless meal created by … Continue reading
Anti-flood action
From Anti-flood action expected this month in Phoenicia Apparently the back pressure from the powerful Esopus current stops the gravel that rolls along, forcing it to collect and make the stream bed higher and higher. There are photos from the … Continue reading
DEC TIPP Program Now Available Online
From DEC “TIPP” Program Goes Online Report an Environmental Vioaltion Online, the new web page assists those who can provide thorough and relevant information about an alleged violation. The form prompts the complainant to describe what occurred, when it happened … Continue reading