A new rails-to-trails is being planned in the town of Carroll. The Chautauqua County Rails to Trails applied for a permit from the State Department of Environmental Conservation for the 2-mile trail that will run from West Main Street in the village … [Read more...]
Firearms Hunting for Deer and Bear Begins Saturday
Firearms season for deer and bear begins this Saturday, November 20th. The State Department of Environmental Conservation encourages hunters to review new safety regulations and changes this season. New this year, 12- and 13-year-old hunters … [Read more...]
State DEC Observes Bat Week this Halloween Week
It's Bat Week in New York State. The State Department of Environmental Conservation is holding the annual Halloween week observance to raise awareness to reduce human disturbance to endangered and threatened bats. The State DEC urged outdoor … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Proposes Banning Expanded Polystyrene Foam Containers, ‘Packing Peanuts’
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...]
