Entries Tagged as 'wildlife'
Since the creation of the wind farms on the Tug Hill Plateau, interest in developing more wind turbines in the North Country has recently grown. Our local and national needs for renewable and clean energy, along with the economic benefit incentive has made this an attractive opportunity for consideration. The issue is not without controversy and the many interest groups are quite vocal and active. Treehugger posted an interesting analysis of bird mortality related to wind turbines. Rather than debunk the argument used by anti-turbine proponents, it helps place the data used in context.
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Tags: beekmantown·bird·energy·wildlife
The Beekmantown Gateway Information Center is located on I-87 (The Northway) Southbound between Exits 41 and 40 at the rest area. We are an official “I Love NY” Gateway Information Welcome Center. Did you know we’ve got more than just everything you wanted to know about New York? We’ve got Birds! So if your on your way South, stop in and have a look.
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Today’s family expedition took us to Lake Alice Wildlife Management Area which is on the Lake Champlain Birding Trail. It’s nice to do something different every once in a while, and that would be today. Located in the Town of Chazy, just off the Northway – Exit 41, the Lake Alice WMA is a great place for an easy nature walk. Spring is here, but it is still a bit early for things to really get blooming. It was sunny, breezy, and cool. We did get lucky with some interesting observations and entertained the kids at the same time.
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Tags: bird·chazy·map·trip report·wildlife