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Rockland County Soil And Water Conservation District Is Recruiting Volunteers

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Want to collect important scientific data all within your local stream? Come participate in this year’s WAVE Basic Training!

The Rockland County Soil and Water Conservation District is recruiting volunteers for the Water Assessment by Volunteer Evaluator (WAVE) program for 2024, a NYS Department of Environmental Conservation project that is coordinated locally by the Rockland County SWCD. Volunteers collect and identify benthic macroinvertebrates – indicators of water quality – in local county streams to help determine any impaired streams.

In-person training runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26 at Kakiat County Park in Ramapo. Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 25 by email to [email protected] or call 845-364-2669. Rockland County Division of Environmental Resources

 

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Rockland County Legislators Call on Congress to Protect Medicaid Funding Amid Proposed Cuts

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April 4, 2025

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Rockland County Legislators unanimously passed a resolution urging Congress to protect Medicaid funding, which is crucial for many vulnerable residents, including seniors, low-income families, and individuals with disabilities. Legislator Dana G. Stilley introduced the resolution, emphasizing that nearly 150,000 county residents rely on Medicaid for essential services. The resolution comes in response to a proposed federal budget that includes $800 billion in cuts to Medicaid. These cuts could severely impact local nonprofits that provide care for individuals with disabilities. Stilley urged action, saying that the lives of those dependent on Medicaid cannot be disregarded in budget decisions.

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Rockland Health Department Is Offering Free Rabies Shots For Cats, Dogs and Ferrets April 27th

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April 3, 2025

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The Rockland County Department of Health announces free rabies vaccinations for cats, dogs, and ferrets belonging to Rockland residents on Sunday, April 27th, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at 50 Sanatorium Road, Building A in Pomona. 

To get a free rabies shot, please be sure:

  • Your dog, cat, or ferret must be healthy
  • Your pet needs to be at least 4 months of age
  • Your dog must be on a leash
  • Your cat or ferret must be on a leash or in a carrier

Appointments are required for each animal.  To make an appointment or for more information, visit http://rcklnd.us/rabiesvax or call 845-364-2656. Please check Facebook.com/rocklandgov for weather-related cancellations before arrival. The shots are free, however, a $5 donation per animal will help defray costs. Please bring exact cash or check payable to Commissioner of Finance. Please arrive 15 minutes before your pet’s scheduled appointment time.

New York State law requires that all dogs, cats, and domesticated ferrets be vaccinated against rabies by four months of age. Owners can be fined up to $250 if they fail to get their pets vaccinated and keep them up to date. All animal bites and animals suspected of having rabies must be reported to the Rockland County Health Department at (845) 364-2656.  After hours, callers should contact the Rockland Sheriff’s Office at (845) 364-8600.

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