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Marlton-Evesham, NJ
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NJ Boosts Wildfire Budget Amid String Of Large Blazes, Long Season
An extra $3 million in state money will go to the Department of Environmental Protection’s Forest Fire Service to assist in fighting wildfires, authorities said. New Jersey Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette, at a Thursday, Sept. 21 news conference, said funding for new firefighting equipment and staff is vital as climate change heightens and lengthens wildfire seasons in the Garden State. This year was among the busiest and longest wildfire season in a decade, state officials said. Forest Fire Service Administrator and Chief Greg McLaughlin said there is a high pr…
Stamford, CT
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New Nature Preserve Named After Gene Wilder In Stamford: Land Donated By Wilder's Widow
Stamford's newest nature preserve will be named after famed comedian and former Fairfield County resident Gene Wilder. The new 5.2-acre Gene Wilder Preserve, the 47th nature preserve located in the city, is located on the corner of Scofieldtown and Chestnut Hill Roads in North Stamford, according to an announcement by the Stamford Land Conservation Trust from Monday, Feb. 20. The parcel of land that makes up the preserve was donated to the trust by Wilder's widow, Karen Wilder. “We are so very appreciative of the donation of this parcel and are pleased to fold the 5.2 acres into our ste…
Pittsfield, MA
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Invasive Insect Spotted In Massachusetts
A new invasive insect that has been a point of consternation for farmers for years has been discovered in Massachusetts. The spotted lanternfly, which hails from southeast Asia before it made its way stateside in 2014 has reportedly been found in Worcester County in recent weeks, causing concern for some in Worcester County. Lanternflies target the sap of certain trees, including grapevines, fruit trees, and other plants, potentially devastating them. The infestation is currently secluded to a single cluster of three trees in the area, according to the Massachusetts Department of Agricultu…
