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Happy Thanksgiving

“From my years young in days of youth,
God did make known to me his truth,
And call’d me from my native place,
For to enjoy the means of grace.
In wilderness he did me guide,
And in strange lands for me provide.
In fears and wants, through weal and woe,
A pilgrim passed I, to and fro.”

William Bradford


A statue of William Bradford, a Mayflower “Pilgrim” and Governor of the Plymouth Colony in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

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Recent DEC Forest Ranger Actions


Illegally dumped trash discovered in Washington County

Illegal Dumping – Washington County
On October 28, 2023 the Washington County Sheriff’s Department contacted Environmental Conservation Police Officer (ECO) Krug about illegal trash dumping along the Champlain Canal at Lock 8. A canal employee observed a U-Haul dumping household garbage and managed to get a license plate number and subject description to pass along to law enforcement. Deputy John Latour identified a subject hired to clean out a foreclosed property in the town of Hartford and linked the same subject to illegal dumping incidents in two other locations. The subject, who is currently on parole, received seven appearance tickets to Argyle, Kingsbury, and Fort Edward town courts for illegal disposal of solid waste and the unlawful disposal of medical waste, among other charges.

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Saturday Quote

“It is the long history of humankind (and animal kind, too) that those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed.”

Charles Darwin

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Stec Bill to Combat Invasive Species Signed Into Law

Legislation sponsored by Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) and Assemblymember Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) to address and better combat aquatic invasive species statewide has been signed into law by Governor Hochul. Senate bill S5836/Assembly bill A5801 enables town boards to further address and combat invasive aquatic invertebrate species, as they are currently only able to address invasive plants under state law.

“Stopping the spread of aquatic invasive species requires vigilance and providing our communities with the flexibility to take them on,” said Stec. “This bi-partisan legislation Assemblymember Woerner and I sponsored and helped pass provides town boards with the flexibility to control invasive aquatic invertebrate species, such as Asian clams or Zebra mussels, that aren’t covered by current law. I’m pleased that the governor has signed this important quality of life bill into law, which helps to ensure our region is now better equipped to manage aquatic invasive species.”

“Invasive aquatic species cause harm to our environment, health, and recreation economy by negatively effecting the natural habits of fish and wildlife in our beloved lakes,” said Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner. “I am grateful Governor Hochul has signed legislation that better enables our community leaders to reduce their rapid and damaging spread.”

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Please Buy Postage in Huletts


A postage paid order form to buy stamps by mail from the Huletts Post Office.

There is one constant of activity on the Landing. The Huletts Post Office. However, there’s no guarantee that it will always be here. The US Postal Service is under pressure to cut costs – which I will attempt to document over the winter in a series of posts. So if you’re going to be “in town” for a long weekend or even if you’re not, please consider purchasing your postage from the Huletts Post Office. Like any business – the Postal Service has ways to measure how “productive” individual post offices are.

One thing we can all do, (even if you are not in Huletts) is to buy postage from our local Post Office. Ordering stamps by mail is a great way to support the Huletts Post Office. It’s free and incredibly easy. The order form comes in a return postage paid envelope and the stamps arrive at your door within a few days. It’s that simple and it helps.

If you don’t have a pre-addressed envelope, you can just write your order on a piece of paper and mail a check to:

Huletts Post Office
962 County Route 6
Huletts Landing, NY 12841-9998

It helps to have a Post Office in Huletts, so please support it.

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DEC Announces Temporary Closure of South Bay Boat Launch on Lake Champlain for Utility Work

South Bay Boat Launch Closed Sept. 25 – 28

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the temporary closure of South Bay Boat Launch in Whitehall, Washington County, for utility work. The boat launch site will be closed to public use from Sept. 25 to 28 to facilitate new utility wire installation. Users will not be permitted to access this site or the boat ramp during this closure to ensure public safety.

Users may see utility equipment staged at the launch over the course of the next few weeks. Normal public use of the site is allowed during this time, except for the closure period.

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Saturday Quote

“I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university.”

Albert Einstein