From Tips Tue Oct 4 14:21:21 2011 From: Tips (Tips) Date: Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:21:21 -0400 Subject: [Greenliving] NYS DEC's Green Living Tips for Fall 2011 References: <4E8B09B90200005A0000CF3E@gwsmtp.dec.state.ny.us> <4E8B16610200005A0000CF42@gwsmtp.dec.state.ny.us> Message-ID: <4E8B16610200005A0000CF42@gwsmtp.dec.state.ny.us> Dear Green Living Subscriber, We've posted the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's new Green Living Tips for Fall 2011 ( http://www.dec.ny.gov/public/337.html )at http://www.dec.ny.gov/public/337.html Here's a preview: Ten Things You Can Do to Help The Environment Right Now Don't miss the spectacular fall colors expected this year. Guides on where and when colors are peaking. Save gas by avoiding detours and closed roads. Here's how to locate trouble spots. Dodging deer--what to do if you hit one. See thousands of migrating hawks, waterfowl and songbirds. We'll steer you to the best vantage points. Most lawns don't need phosphorus, but algae loves it. Here's how to select a fertilizer that won't turn lakes and rivers green. Is the new world-record fish waiting for you? DEC's website will give you the low down on where it might be lurking. Wondering what to do with storm debris? See DEC's disposal guidelines. Flood insurance: Changing weather patterns make floods more likely. You might be surprised who should get flood insurance. Find out how to help flooded trees and which species are flood tolerant. Watch out for mold if your home or basement flooded. Act now to reduce damage and health effects. Myth Buster: Are ultrasonic devices an effective green alternative for pest control? Get all the details at http://www.dec.ny.gov/public/337.html That's all for now. See you when snowshoe weather gets here! Feel free to pass this email on to your friends and family, and encourage them to subscribe to be notified seasonally when we add more tips on living greener today! Remember to browse the Green Living site for more information on how you can protect the planet. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: