Category: Nature – Environment

Get Ready for the Spring Fishing Season in New York 2016 Spring Trout Stocking Lists Available

  Get Ready for the Spring Fishing Season in New York 2016 Spring Trout Stocking Lists Available Spring trout stocking begins in March and runs through May. 2016/17 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Guide Available   The 2016/17 Fishing Regulations Guide is…

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DEC Reminds New Yorkers That Residential Brush Burning is Prohibited Through May 14

  DEC Reminds New Yorkers That Residential Brush Burning is Prohibited Through May 14 Burn Ban Reduces Wildfire Risks, Protects Lives and Property   The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reminds New Yorkers that with warming temperatures and dry conditions,…

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New York State Association of Counties has published a white paper explaining drinking water quality

With people’s concerns rising about drinking water quality nationwide the New York State Association of Counties has published the attached white paper explaining drinking water quality standards and contaminant thresholds. Drinking water quality standards are administered at the county level…

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In Celebration of International Wildlife Day, DEC Reminds New Yorkers to “Return a Gift to Wildlife”

  In Celebration of International Wildlife Day, DEC Reminds New Yorkers to “Return a Gift to Wildlife”   On International Wildlife Day, the Department of Environmental Conservation reminds New Yorkers that they can help conserve wildlife in New York by…

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DEC Seeking Assistance in Locating Black Bear Dens

  DEC Seeking Assistance in Locating Black Bear Dens   This winter, State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) wildlife biologists are seeking the public’s help to learn about new black bear dens throughout New York. As part of DEC’s ongoing…

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Trees in Trouble, Documentary Viewing at the Cary Institute

  Trees in Trouble, Documentary Viewing at the Cary Institute  Millbrook, N.Y. – On Friday, March 11 at 7 p.m. the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies will host the screening of Trees in Trouble, Saving America’s Urban Forests, a documentary,…

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New Yorkers call on Legislators to Continue Historic Revitalization of State Park System

  New Yorkers call on Legislators to Continue Historic Revitalization of State Park System Grassroots groups travel to Albany to support state parks   Albany NY—New Yorkers from across the state are coming together at the State Capitol on February…

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Governor Announces 900 Solar Projects Underway Through 26 Community Solarize Campaigns Across the State

  “Solarize” Campaigns Are Encouraging Homes and Businesses Throughout the State to Install Solar State Will Support Another 31 “Solarize” Campaigns Set to Begin This Spring Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that 900 solar projects are underway through 26…

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DEC Proposed 2017 Freshwater Fishing Regulation Changes Now Available for Public Review

  DEC Proposed 2017 Freshwater Fishing Regulation Changes Now Available for Public Review Anglers Are Encouraged to Review and Comment on Potential Changes Based on the State’s ongoing monitoring of New York’s freshwater fish populations and discussions with anglers, the…

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DEC Announces Results of Study to Guide Buck Management

  DEC Announces Results of Study to Guide Buck Management Agency Will Encourage Hunters to Voluntarily Pass Up Young Bucks A multi-year study to guide buck management in New York State found deer hunters prefer to harvest older bucks and…

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Special Weather Statement

  Special Weather Statement SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBANY NY 1226 PM EST THU FEB 11 2016 CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ032-033-038>043-047>054-058>061-063>066- 082>084-VTZ013>015-120530- NORTHERN LITCHFIELD-SOUTHERN LITCHFIELD-NORTHERN BERKSHIRE- SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE-NORTHERN HERKIMER-HAMILTON-SOUTHERN HERKIMER- SOUTHERN FULTON-MONTGOMERY-NORTHERN SARATOGA-NORTHERN WARREN- NORTHERN WASHINGTON-SCHOHARIE-WESTERN SCHENECTADY- EASTERN SCHENECTADY-SOUTHERN SARATOGA-WESTERN ALBANY-…

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Winnakee Land Trust Welcomes New Executive Director, Gregg Swanzey

  Winnakee Land Trust Welcomes New Executive Director, Gregg Swanzey   Winnakee Land Trust is pleased to announce Gregg Swanzey as their new Executive Director. A longtime advocate for education and the environment, Gregg first launched his career in the…

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Roaring Back: The Fragile Global Recovery of Large Carnivores

  Roaring Back: The Fragile Global Recovery of Large Carnivores Millbrook, NY – On Friday, February 19 at 7 p.m. join Dr. Joshua Ginsberg, President of the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, for a special lecture on the fragile global recovery of…

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Governor Cuomo Announces Additional State Actions to Combat and Address Zika HEALTH

  Governor  Announces Additional State Actions to Combat and Address Zika State expands free testing to include all pregnant women who have traveled to countries impacted by Zika Virus DOH Issues Health Advisory to Local Health Departments, Providers and Hospitals…

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