Category: Nature – Environment

New Yorkers and Visitors Welcome to Explore State’s Vast Waterways and Fish without a License

    New Yorkers and Visitors Welcome to Explore State’s Vast Waterways and Fish without a License Weekend of June 27-28 Newly Designated Free Fishing Day Set for Veterans Day, November 11 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New…

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Oldest Banded Bald Eagle Found in Henrietta, Upstate

Oldest Banded Bald Eagle Found in Henrietta New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) staff responded to a report of a deceased eagle alongside a road in Henrietta, Monroe County, on Tuesday, June 2. According to the bald eagle’s…

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Adventure License Plates Now Available for Motorcycle Riders

Adventure License Plates Now Available for Motorcycle Riders View examples here, here and here Governor Cuomo unveiled the newest license plates in the I LOVE NY Adventure Custom Plates series, which will make available for motorcycles nine designs that include…

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Bald eagle struck, injured and rescued on State Rte 17

  Bald eagle struck, injured and rescued on State Rte 17 NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Patrick Regan  Troop F Commander PRESS RELEASE Tuesday, June 9, 2015 –  An alert truck driver may have saved the life of an american bald eagle. …

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The Garden Conservancy is pleased to announce our upcoming Open Days program private garden tour in Amenia, Millerton, and Pawling on Saturday, June 13

    The Garden Conservancy is pleased to announce our upcoming Open Days program private garden tour in Amenia, Millerton, and Pawling on Saturday, June 13. Details about this Open Day can be seen at this link: https://www.gardenconservancy.org/events/all-events/dutchess-county-ny-open-day-5.   Saturday,…

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The 9th Annual Bellefield Design Lecture and Garden Party with Lynden B. Miller, renowned New York City Public Garden Designer

    The 9th Annual Bellefield Design Lecture and Garden Party with Lynden B. Miller,  renowned New York City Public Garden Designer     Designer of New York City’s most beloved gardens, Lynden B. Miller has long been a champion of public gardens…

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First State Record Fish Established For 2015

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DEC Announces Proposals to Amend Hunting and Trapping Regulations

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DEC: Campfires, Recreational Fires and Outdoor Cooking Fires Will Be Allowed Due to Downgrade of State’s Fire Danger Rating Milder Temperatures and Rain Forecasts Reduce Fire Risk Across the State

DEC: Campfires, Recreational Fires and Outdoor Cooking Fires Will Be Allowed Due to Downgrade of State’s Fire Danger Rating Milder Temperatures and Rain Forecasts Reduce Fire Risk Across the State Brush Burning Ban Remains in Effect Through May 21 The…

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Dover Stone Church Preserve Work Trip

Dover Stone Church Preserve Work Trip Submitted by hosborn on Thu, 05/14/2015 – 14:55 Sunday, May 17, 2015 – 10:00am – 1:00pm Please join us on Sunday, May 17th to do some needed work on the “new trails” at the…

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REV Helps NY Dairy Farm Go 100% Solar

This is the story of 5 Spoke Creamery, a family run dairy farm in Orange County, NY. Under Governor Cuomo’s new Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) initiative, they were able to go 100% solar. Watch to learn more about the…

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HUNT HILL FARM TRUST INTRODUCES NEW INTERIM DIRECTOR

HUNT HILL FARM TRUST INTRODUCES NEW INTERIM DIRECTOR New Milford resident, Kate Vengrove tapped to lead The Silo staff and reposition Hunt Hill Farm Trust for the next generation. New Milford, CT. – May 4, 2015 – The Hunt Hill…

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Global carbon dioxide levels break 400ppm mark

Photo: Smokestacks from iron and steel plants in Hebei province, China. Record carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations in the atmosphere were recorded worldwide in March, in what scientists said marked a significant milestone for global warming. Figures released by the US…

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