According to a new report from Earthworks, more than 75% of these active wells in New York aren’t inspected on an annual basis, with the rate of inspections decreasingly markedly in about the past ten years. From 2001-2010 there were roughly 1000 new wells drilled in New York, will the overall number of inspections dropped by more than 1000. In fact, the inspection rate in New York is lower than Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas, with those wells that are inspected facing less stringent inspection protocol than in other states.Part of the reason, the report notes, is likely budgetary. The state DEC employs 1000 fewer people than it did 20 years ago, due to budget cuts, hiring freezes, incentives for retirement, and good old fashioned layoffs. DEC spending for travel to inspections and enforcement has been cut in half since 2008.
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Cobbie’s Sauce Gives Back Through a Family Recipe
“You have to constantly give your best and raise the bar personally and professionally. We see this played out daily at the Shepherd Center, which continues to make a difference in our daily lives.” -Betty Hulse
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Cobbie’s Sauce Gives Back Through a Family Recipe
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DoGooder Taste Test
Aspiring foodie, Lianne McLaughlin, whips up our healthy recipes to find out if they taste as good as they look. This week’s recipe: Pumpkin Soup.
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DoGooder Taste Test
