by Saratoga PLAN | Jul 10, 2019 | Blog
Round Goby The round goby was introduced by ballast water in the 1990’s from Eurasia. These fish breed in massive numbers, out-competing many native fish for food and nesting sites. Have you ever reeled in a bait-less hook? Round gobies are also known to steal bait...
by Saratoga PLAN | Jul 9, 2019 | Blog
Did you know that these species, known for their beauty, are harming the environment and economy? Yellow Flag Iris Deceivingly delicate and welcoming in appearance, the yellow flag was introduced to the U.S in the 1700’s as a form of erosion control....
by Saratoga PLAN | Jul 8, 2019 | Blog
Invasive Species are species that are not originally from the area that cause either environmental and/or economic damage. Enjoy and share this and upcoming articles and info-graphics! Saratoga County is, unfortunately, home to invasive species such as the zebra...
by Saratoga PLAN | Jul 3, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized
The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission conducts an extensive review...
by Saratoga PLAN | Jun 28, 2019 | Blog
In early June 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo vowed to sign the Climate Leadership and Community Production Act into law. The bill has has already passed in the Senate and the Assembly. Here are some of the key propositions included in the bill: 100% carbon-free...