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New York State Announces Funding To Protect Water Quality And Soil Health Around The Finger Lakes

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) today announced $370,000 for the Finger Lakes Cover Crop Initiative. The initiative helps support farmers’ use of cover crops to reduce erosion, implement watershed management plans, and protect water quality in and around the 11 Finger Lakes:Conesus, Hemlock, Canadice, Honeoye, Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca, Cayuga, Owasco, Skaneateles, and Otisco.

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Dec Issues Annual Muddy Trails Advisory For Adirondacks

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today urged hikers to postpone hikes on Adirondack trails above 2,500 feet until high elevation trails have dried and hardened. DEC resources provide information for hikers on how to reduce negative impacts on all trails and protect the natural resources throughout the Adirondacks during this time.

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Oswego Daily News

Lighthouse Lanes Makes St. Luke’s “Bundle of Bucks” Charity Raffle Event “Cosmic”

St. Luke’s “Bundle of Bucks” Charity Raffle just went “cosmic”, thanks to Lighthouse Lanes in Oswego which donated a gift certificate for their popular “Cosmic Bowling”. This gift certificate, along with a “bundle” of other fabulous prizes will be awarded at the annual “Bundle of Bucks” Charity Raffle Drawing Party on Saturday, May 13 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Oswego Elks Lodge.

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OCO’s SAF Program Highlights The Connection Between Oppression And Sexual Violence During Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Campaign

April is national Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and calls attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts every person in the community. SAAM aims to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it.

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