Governor Kathy Hochul is encouraging New Yorkers to start their year off by participating in a First Day Hike for free. New Yorkers will have an opportunity to “Get Offline, and Get Outside” this holiday season, by celebrating the New Year at … [Read more...]
NYS Encourages People To Reduce Rock Salt Use Under ‘Don’t Be Salty, New York’ Campaign
“Don’t Be Salty, New York” is the name of a statewide campaign to encourage people to reduce their use of rock salt in order to protect the environment. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton said … [Read more...]
NYSDEC Announces Completion Of Aquatic Habit Reclamation Project On Brocton Shoal
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the completion of an experimental aquatic habitat reclamation project on Brocton Shoal in Lake Erie. A groundbreaking high-velocity jetting method was developed to clean and … [Read more...]
City Of Jamestown Recognized For 44 Years Of Being A Tree City USA
The City of Jamestown celebrated 44 consecutive years of being recognized as a Tree City USA with a tree planting Friday. Four new trees, including two Silverbells and two ‘Royal Raindrops’ Crab Apples, were planted at the Jamestown Board of … [Read more...]
Big Game Hunting Season Is Underway In New York State
Big game hunting season has begun in New York State and will continue through December 7. The State Department of Environmental Conservation encourages all hunters to continue taking steps to remain safe while afield and taking precautions to … [Read more...]
Hunters, Outdoor Enthusiasts Reminded To Respectfully Share The Woods, Follow Safety Precautions
New Yorkers are reminded to hunt safely this season with all outdoor enthusiasts encouraged to respectfully share the woods and follow safety precautions. Regular deer hunting season in the Northern Zone began October 25 and closes December 7. … [Read more...]
Outdoor Enthusiasts Encouraged To Avoid Caves, Mines In Order Not To Disturb Hibernating Bats
Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to refrain from visiting caves and mines during the fall and winter months. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said those who take these actions help reduce human disturbance to … [Read more...]
State DEC Seeking Arbor Day Poster Contest Submissions
The State Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging photographers and artists of all ages to submit images for the annual Arbor Day Poster contest. The poster is released annually by the DEC’s Urban and Community Forestry Program to … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Now Under Drought Warning
Chautauqua County has joined nine other counties in the Great Lakes region in being upgraded to a drought warning. New York State is encouraging all residents, including those dependent on private groundwater wells, to conserve water whenever … [Read more...]
New Yorkers Urged To Use Extra Caution Before Outdoor Burning
New Yorkers are being urged to use extra caution before any outdoor burning. Current warm and dry conditions are causing an increased fire risk across New York State, and the State Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging people to … [Read more...]
