On Tuesday, Oct. 1, more than a dozen volunteers assisted the Town of Monroe in planting 130 trees in the area of Mombasha Pond. ( Photos provided by the Town of Monroe) New trees 130 of them grow in Monroe The New York State Department of Environment Conservation's Trees for Tribs Grant Program works with local communities that... Local News 08 Oct 2019 | 07:21
The DEC's Trees for Tribs Grant Program supports efforts to reforest New York's tributaries, or small creeks and streams, which flow into and feed larger rivers and lakes. The goal of the program is to support communities in planting young trees and shrubs along stream corridors, also known as riparian areas, to prevent erosion, increase flood water retention, improve wildlife and stream habitat, as well as protect water quality ( NY DEC) Volunteers needed Are you available to volunteer for a couple of hours Oct. 1? The Town of Monroe is teaming up with the New York State Department... Local News 06 Sep 2019 | 01:40