With April soon upon us, it’s time to start considering how we will celebrate Earth Day, and plan on making it a month-long celebration, with lifelong-lasting effects. 2023’s Earth Day
It’s time to redefine the cozy winter getaway with a Hibercation — a state of relaxation and coziness characterized by the body’s increased exposure to charming lake towns, delightful culinary
AUBURN — Auburn business Reuse Refuge had strong sales on Black Friday in 2020, owner Lucy Janssen said. Black Friday in 2021 was OK. This year, no customers came into
Rebecca Ruggles
Special to The Citizen
What does Earth Day 2021 mean for those of us living in beautiful, resource-rich Cayuga County? Thursday April 22, Earth Day, is a day for recognizing that stewardship of our precious region is a year-long privilege. Our lakes, farms and cultural history are interdependent, connected through relationships between people and nature over time.
In other places, people cope with catastrophic floods, heat waves and forest fires; here in the Finger Lakes, we have an opportunity to address our climate threats proactively.
Yes, we have weird weather, torrential rains and algae blooms on our lakes. But scientists and citizens are working together to understand the sources of HABs (harmful algal blooms) in Cayuga and Owasco lakes. Towns and landowners are working together to prevent heavy rains from washing out roads and flushing precious soils into creeks.