NYLON – A public survey is designed to steer state management of deer populations over the next five years. According to a press release from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), they and researchers at the Human Dimensions Research Unit at Cornell University are implementing a survey-based process for gathering information on citizens’ preferences on desired deer populations that will help DEC biologists set deer … [Read more...]
NYS Survey Fishing for Helpful Info on Anglers
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – New York State wants to know more about anglers, their habits, their thoughts on fish management and their shopping habits. According to a press release from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), anglers who purchased a freshwater fishing license between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2017, may be asked to participate in a survey designed to learn more about their angling behaviors, preferences, and … [Read more...]
Researchers Say Player Protests Will Halve Bills’ Viewership
NYLON – A poll of about 1,400 likely general election voters in Western New York suggests that voters overwhelmingly oppose the player protests during the national anthem and are less likely to tune into future Buffalo Bills games by nearly a 2 to 1 margin. According to a press release from Big Dog Strategies, they in partnership with Remington Research Group commissioned the survey of 1,390 likely general election voters in Western New York. … [Read more...]
U of R Survey Gauges Sheriff’s Office in Community
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – MBA students from the University of Rochester launched an online community survey to gauge how fair, effective and open the Livingston County Sheriff's Office is. The survey, available here, is part of the students' project to 'work with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office to help us continue to provide the highest order of law enforcement for the community.' Dougherty posted the following message to Facebook: Dear … [Read more...]
Avon School’s Online Survey Asks for Public Input on Budget
AVON – An online survey asks for the public's ideas about the proposed 2017-2018 school budget. According to Avon Central Schools, the link will be accessible on their website here by the end of the day Wednesday. "The Avon Central School District is in the process of developing the 2017 2018 school budget and we welcome, appreciate, and value your input," said Avon Central Schools in the release. "The Board would like to extend an … [Read more...]
DEC Wants Invasive Longhorned Beetles from Your Pool
Watch the DEC's video on Asian Longhorned Beetles below! LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) wants local homeowners to use their pools to track spreading bug populations. Every pool owner has a horror story about the beasts that become trapped in filters and skimmers, and the DEC wants to know if a specific invasive creepy-crawly, the Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB), winds up in your pool. "Pool … [Read more...]
Livingston County Survey Weighs Community’s Needs for 2016
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Livingston County is asking its residents what they think about local poverty, both in their own households and in the community. According to a press release from the Livingston County Community Initiatives Council, (CIC) the findings from this survey will become a part of the 2016 Livingston County Community Needs Assessment. "Poverty has become an increasing problem for our nation in recent years and Livingston County … [Read more...]