Safer Summer Hiking With Dogs
The warm sunshine is here, and it’s time to hit those sizzling trails in the Hudson Valley — but how hot is too hot for your dog to come along? I’ve been hiking with my rescue dog, Roxy, for seven...
#Invasives101: How Bad Is Water Chestnut, Really?
When it comes to invasive species that have affected the Hudson River, water chestnuts are one of the most common. Imported to North America from Eurasia in the 19th century as an ornamental plant, the aquatic plant’s impenetrable floating beds...
Watershed Protection Act Would Support Hudson River Estuary
On Oct. 3, 1996, the Senate unanimously approved what turned out to be the final bill of the 104th Congress — a package of parks programs that carried special significance for the Hudson River Valley. The bill, signed a month...
#FlightWatch: What’s Next When You Find an Injured Bird
There’s something especially heartbreaking about coming across an injured bird — a creature meant to soar that is suddenly suffering, earthbound. The good news is that its fate doesn’t have to be dying on the ground. New York State has...
Winter Hiking With Dogs
Once upon a time, I adopted the best trail buddy a gal could dream of. Roxy is a 50-pound mutt and loves hiking in all seasons, especially winter. Being well prepared is essential for your safety, but are you prepared...
The Real Deal on Plastic Recycling
In 2019, two days before Halloween, some of America’s leading beverage companies — including the makers of Coca Cola, Pepsi, and Dr. Pepper — announced a new campaign aimed at promoting plastic recycling and a circular economy. At the centerpiece...
Disease Outbreak That Killed Record Numbers of HV Deer Last Fall is Back
A virus that affects deer more commonly in the South continues killing deer in New York at record levels. State wildlife officials are monitoring the ongoing outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) that has been centered primarily on the Hudson...
Danskammer Threatens Valley’s Health and Environmental Justice
Back in 2019, the New York State Legislature passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, mandating a decline in greenhouse gas emissions throughout the state. In light of the legislation, the proposed expansion of Danskammer, a fracked-gas power plant...