The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has proposed banning expanded polystyrene foam containers and loose fill packaging, commonly referred to as 'packing peanuts.' The regulation would go into effect January 1st, 2022. The … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation To Make New Cars Zero-Emissions By 2035
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to make all new passenger cars and trucks sold in New York State zero-emissions by 2035. In addition, the Governor directed the Department of Environmental Conservation to release a proposed regulation … [Read more...]
State DEC Adopts New Regulations for Deer, Bear Hunting
The State Department of Environmental Conservation has adopted new regulations for deer and bear hunting in New York. The rule changes include extending hunting hours and dress code requirements to improve hunter safety. The DEC had announced the … [Read more...]
Wild Lake Trout Found In Lake Erie, Marking Significant Milestone in Rehabilitation Efforts
Wild lake trout have been found in Lake Erie, marking a significant milestone in lake trout rehabilitation efforts. The State Department of Environmental Conservation confirmed the identification of wild fry collected by the DEC's Lake Erie Fisheries … [Read more...]
State DEC Asking Pool Owners to Participate in Asian Longhorned Beetle Survey
The State Department of Environmental Conservation is asking swimming pool owners to participate in the D-E-C's annual Asian Long-horned Beetle Swimming Pool Survey. During late summer, Asian long-horned beetles emerge as adults and are active … [Read more...]
Residents Asked to Take Down Bird Feeders, Bird Baths in Wake of Songbird Mortality Event
The sickness and deaths of songbirds across the Mid-Atlantic States has led to regional nature conservation organizations asking residents to stop activities that cause birds to gather. On July 8th, an affected songbird was found in Erie County, … [Read more...]
Group Seeks Injunction to Stop Chautauqua Lake Pops Concerts Series
A group is seeking an injunction to keep the Chautauqua Lake Pops concert series from happening in Mayville. The request was filed in Chautauqua County Supreme Court on Thursday. The group made up of two parties from Dewittville, one from Mayville, … [Read more...]
NYDEC Creating New Wildlife Management Area in Mansfield, Ellicottville
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is creating a new Wildlife Management Area in Cattaraugus County as part of a 12-hundred acre land acquisition. The DEC purchased the land using federal funding from the Wildlife and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jeremy Hurst – June 24, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with State DEC Wildlife Biologist Jeremy Hurst about Chronic Wasting Disease in deer now that a case was found just over the Pennsylvania border. He also gave an update on proposed hunting regulations for deer and … [Read more...]
NYSDEC Proposing Extending Deer Hunting Hours, Requiring Fluorescent Gear
New York State is proposing changes to deer and bear hunting regulations, including extending the hours allowed to hunt. State Department of Environmental Conservation Wildlife Biologist Jeremy Hurst said they've been working with the public on … [Read more...]
