AS THE CROWN JEWEL OF FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED’S PARK SYSTEM, DELAWARE PARK HAS LONG BEEN A DESTINATION POINT FOR WESTERN NEW YORKERS.
The notoriety of the park has taken on greater significance in recent years with two notable accolades. In 2014, Delaware Park was named one of the Best Places in America. Last year, it had the dubious honor of being designated as one of the Top 10 Places in the World.*
“WE JUST PASSED THE MOST AGGRESSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL AGENDA IN STATE’S HISTORY TO MAKE THIS STATE CLEANER AND GREENER FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO COME.” – MARK RUFFALO, ACTOR-ENVIRONMENTALIST
Watch this clip to find out what Ruffalo has to share about how New York has led the way in protecting the environment for future generations. Read More
SENATOR SAYS ASH BORERS ARE DRAMATICALLY SPREADING ACROSS BUFFALO AND WESTERN NY
(Official Press Release) Schumer Bill Will Open Up Millions To Better Fight Wildfires & Protect Existing Funding To Combat Ash Borers That Are Killing Trees All Over WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) – ON MONDAY, MARK BRAND, THE FORESTRY MANAGER WITH BUFFALO OLMSTED PARKS CONSERVANCY, WAS USING A SAW TO GIRDLE A TREE IN DELAWARE PARK.
It’s a process that could save thousands of ash trees in Delaware Park from being killed by Emerald Ash Borers. Read More
BUFFALO, N.Y. – SENATOR CHARLES SCHUMER SAYS THAT GOVERNMENT FUNDING IS NECESSARY TO FIGHT THE ASH BORERS THAT ARE DESTROYING TREES IN DELAWARE PARK AND ACROSS THE CITY AND SURROUNDING SUBURBS.
The ash borer burrows into the bark and blocks the trees ability to bring water from the roots. This kills the tree within about two to three years.
WITH WESTERN NEW YORK MUNICIPALITIES CUTTING DOWN HUNDREDS OF ASH TREES ATTACKED BY THE EMERALD ASH BORER AND SPENDING HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO TRY TO SAVE OTHERS,
a U.S. senator says federal funds that should be going to safeguard trees from the voracious beetle are instead being diverted to fight wildfires across the country because of budgetary constraints.
