The recent North Country Algal Blooms Summit in Ticonderoga was part of a $65 million initiative to understand and prevent the growth of summer algae blooms. Many North Country beaches are closed to swimming each summer as toxic blue-green algae blooms are reported. The … [Read more...] about Experts Meet on Algae Issue (THE SUN)
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Suicide Rate Drops Dramatically in Essex County (THE SUN)
Suicides in Essex County are down, and a coalition of agencies think they may be making a difference. “The message is: suicide is preventable,” County Mental Health Director Steve Valley told the County Board of Supervisors recently. “Essex County has had a rate higher than … [Read more...] about Suicide Rate Drops Dramatically in Essex County (THE SUN)