New York State’s Annual “I BIRD NY” Challenge is now underway for birders of all ages and abilities. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said the challenge provides opportunities to identify and learn about birds, and … [Read more...]
NYS Is Offering Tips To Prevent Conflicts With Coyotes
New York State is offering tips to help New Yorkers prevent conflicts with coyotes. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said coyotes are found in diverse habitats across the state, including rural farmlands, forests, and … [Read more...]
NYS Ag and Markets Announces New Testing Requirements for Poultry In Live Bird Markets
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has announced that it is implementing new testing requirements for all poultry entering New York’s live bird markets. The requirements are part of Ag and Markets’ aggressive, proactive … [Read more...]
NYS Has Online Platform For Reporting Suspected Bird Flu Cases in Wild Birds
New York State has announced an online platform for the public to report suspected cases of Avian Bird Flu in wild birds. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar said the platform was designed as part of an … [Read more...]
Mina Receives $10 Million To Construct New Wastewater Treatment System
The town of Mina is receiving funding to construct a new wastewater treatment and sanitary sewer collection system. The $10 million from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) grant … [Read more...]
NYS Freshwater Wetlands Act Regulations Adopted
New regulations under the State's Freshwater Wetlands Act have been officially adopted. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced the adoption of updated regulations that implement new statutory … [Read more...]
Car, Tractor-Trailer Crash On Rt 60 Causes Road Shut Down, Hazmat Response
A crash between a car and a tractor-trailer closed Route 60 on Saturday and required the Haz Mat team. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said that 22-year old Aurora Wilson of Sinclairville was southbound on Route 60 when she tried to turn … [Read more...]
NYS ‘Holiday Hunt’ Takes Place Dec. 26-Jan. 1
New York's "Holiday Hunt" will take place from December 26 through January 1. The state Department of Environmental Conservation initiated the holiday hunt in 2021 after a survey the previous year indicated strong support for the additional … [Read more...]
NYS Asking Beaver Trappers To Trap in Wildlife Management Areas Where Beavers Causing Damage
New York State is asking beaver trappers to help reduce beavers where their activity is causing damage. The State Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging beaver trappers to visit specific Wildlife Management Areas and a State … [Read more...]
Outdoor Enthusiasts Encouraged To Stay Out of Caves, Mines in Fall and Winter To Protect Hibernating Bats
As part of International Bat Week, outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to refrain from visiting caves and mines during the fall and winter months. The State Department of Environmental Conservation says bats spend the winter hibernating in … [Read more...]
