
Catherine Wheeler
St. Lawrence Valley Reporter at North Country Public Radio (NCPR)
St. Lawrence Valley reporter @ncpr [email protected] she/her
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2 weeks ago |
northcountrypublicradio.org | Catherine Wheeler
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. May is Mental Health Month, and we’re putting the spotlight on one group that’s especially vulnerable: farmers. According to the National Rural Health Association, farmers are three and a half times more likely to die by suicide than the general population. A statewide non-profit says farmers’ mental health is deeply tied to the health of their businesses.
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northcountrypublicradio.org | Catherine Wheeler
Catherine WheelerVolunteer registration for NY's annual loon census is now openRegistration to volunteer for New York’s Loon Census is now open. The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation organizes a count of the beloved bird each year. Hundreds of volunteers spread out across lakes in the Adirondack Park and the state for one hour of work, research biologist Griffin Archambault said. "Those volunteers go out, and they count the number of loons that they see," he said.
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2 weeks ago |
northcountrypublicradio.org | Kitty O'Neil |Monica Sandreczki |Catherine Wheeler
North Country farmers are starting new plants and birthing new calves, lambs and kids. "It's one of the busiest times on a livestock farm and everyone can be run ragged, but it's also a pretty wonderful and happy time, too," said Kitty O'Neil, agricultural climate resiliency specialist with the Cornell Cooperative Extension. "It's hard not to smile and laugh watching goat kids romp around a pasture or piglets race around a pen playing with each other.
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3 weeks ago |
northcountrypublicradio.org | Catherine Wheeler
Catherine WheelerNPYA and local governments celebrate 10-year relicensing deal for Massena damState and local government leaders gathered at the hydropower dam in Massena on Thursday to celebrate the latest 10-year relicensing agreement between communities and the New York Power Authority. In 2003, NYPA renewed its license to operate the Moses-Saunders Power Dam on the St. Lawrence River for another 50 years.
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3 weeks ago |
northcountrypublicradio.org | Catherine Wheeler
Catherine WheelerNYPA and local governments celebrate 10-year relicensing deal for Massena damState and local government leaders gathered at the hydropower dam in Massena on Thursday to celebrate the latest 10-year relicensing agreement between communities and the New York Power Authority. In 2003, NYPA renewed its license to operate the Moses-Saunders Power Dam on the St. Lawrence River for another 50 years.
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Beyond excited to head to the North Country this month!!

Thrilled to announce the newest member of the @ncpr news team! @cwheeeeeler will be our new St. Lawrence Valley reporter covering https://t.co/casf8ufp43 counties, Akwesasne, 1000 Islands and Fort Drum starting August 1. Welcome to the North Country Catherine!!! https://t.co/oCUZo6LQpX

Today is my last at @IowaPublicRadio! I've learned so much about live radio and have loved working with and meeting some of the kindest folks Thanks to the listeners so being so patient with me. And remember, you can always look up the moon phases in the almanac 💫