Category: Nature – Environment
ROARING BACK Dr. Joshua Ginsberg, President of the Cary Institute, will present an optimistic update on the world’s large carnivores. Lions, tigers, bears, wild dogs, and other iconic animals are often depicted as being on the brink of extinction….
Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue of New York State is Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Dover Plains, NY, February 03, 2016 –(PR.com)– The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards…
DEC Accepting Applications for Pheasant Release Program Applications for Cooperative Program due by March 25, 2016 The application period for the cooperative Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program to enhance opportunities for pheasant hunting in New York is now open, New…
The newly conserved High Valley Farm complex in Copake adjoins 18,000 acres of protected land in three states Announcement comes as Governor proposes historic increase in Environmental Protection Fund Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced an 800-acre conservation agreement…
To improve public awareness about ideas being considered for future hunting rule changes, DEC has created a new webpage (Public Input on Hunting Regulations). To kick this off, we invite feedback on a couple of ideas related to deer…
Last year was far and away the hottest the planet has seen since at least 1880 when record-keeping began — and 2016 is likely to be even warmer, federal scientists said Wednesday. The historic heat, confirmed by both NASA…
Get Up Early, See Five Planets at Once! Over the next two weeks, for the first time in more than a decade, you can see all of the naked-eye planets — from Mercury to Saturn — together in…
Sherman, CT January 8, 2016. Strawberry Fields Farm announces the forthcoming program for Community Supported Agriculture of CSA. Up to 24 weeks of farm fresh organic fruit, vegetables, herbs, and flowers weekly, commencing May 14 through October 22. Weekly…
Preliminary NY Deer & Bear Harvests Though big game hunting seasons have now closed in most of New York, deer hunting opportunities continue through January in Suffolk County (www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/40409.html) and will resume tomorrow, January 9, in the Tompkins County…
On Sunday night, the Earth will pass through a field of debris left behind by an extinct comet. That debris — bits of rock and dust — will ignite when it enters our atmosphere, streaking across the night sky….
DEC Announces Proposed Rule Changes to Allow Big Bore Air Rifles for Big Game Hunting Public Comments Accepted Through February 8 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is now accepting public comment on proposed regulation changes…
Statement from Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro regarding the Public Service Commission’s vote to approve upgraded power lines “Yesterday, we learned the State Public Service Commission voted to move ahead with an imprudent plan that will undoubtedly…
DEC Announces Availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment for Deer Damage Management in New York Public Invited to Comment by January 15 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the availability of…
DEC Seeks Landowners to Assist with Wild Turkey Research Wild Turkey Survival Study to Begin in January; Findings Will Help Assess Fall Season Changes New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the…
This holiday season, you better watch out — for ticks. Unusually high fall temperatures in the northeastern United States have let blacklegged ticks (Ixodes scapularis), also known as deer ticks, remain active later into December than usual. This means…