Category: Nature – Environment
DEC Asks Public to Report Moose Sightings Data Gathered Will Inform Moose Management in New York State The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is asking the public to report moose sightings and observations. DEC and its research…
DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights ECO Actions for Mid-May to Early June New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish…
DEC Accepting Applications for Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants Funds Provide Assistance to Rural Fire Departments The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is accepting applications for federally funded Volunteer Fire Assistance grants, Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today. The…
Pass-Along Plants Old fashioned roses including damasks are often passed along as cuttings from one gardener to another. By Thomas Christopher This is the premier shopping season for garden plants, and many purchases will be made in May by…
Shortcuts When it comes to mowing, skip the buzz cut to ensure a healthy lawn By Thomas Christopher Several years ago, when I was first investigating no-mow lawns, I planted one for a neighbor. His back yard had…
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal & Electronics Recycling Event to be Held Saturday, June 22nd at Dutchess County Department of Public Works The Dutchess County Division of Solid Waste Management will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Disposal & Electronics Recycling Event…
DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights ECO Actions for Early May New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and…
DEC Urges New Yorkers: If You Care, Leave It There Residents Cautioned Against Disturbing Fawns and Other Young Wildlife The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding New Yorkers to enjoy wildlife and their young from a…
New York State Agencies Celebrate ‘Green Your Commute Day’ by Launching Summer-Long ‘Green Your Commute Challenge’ Record-High 2,768 State Employees Participate in Greener Commutes to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Estimated 41.2 Tons DEC, DOT and NYSERDA Launch New Green…
DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights ECO Actions for Early May New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving…
A Second Season for Bulbs Tiger lilies (Lilium lancifolium) are winter hardy to USDA zone 3 and put on a good show in summer gardens. By Thomas Christopher Most of the gardeners I know don’t think about bulb…
Governor Announces Adoption Of Final Regulations To Make New York Power Plants Coal-Free By End Of 2020 New York is First in Nation to Advance Regulatory Phase Out of Coal-Fired Power Plants State Will Require All Power Plants to Meet…
DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights Forest Ranger Actions for 4/29 – 5/5/19 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and…
DEC Now Accepting Applications for Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants – Application Deadline is June 14 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $4.3 million in Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants is available to help communities across New York that are…
DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights ECO Actions for Mid-April New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental…