Parts of the Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area are temporarily closed for repair work. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced that as of today, the Valentine Flats parking area and associated trails at Zoar Valley … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Receives Grant For Community Forest Management Plan
The City of Dunkirk has received a grant to implement a community forest management plan. The $122,446 is coming from the Urban and Community Forestry Grants funded by the U.S. Forest Service through the Inflation Reduction Act. The State … [Read more...]
Hunting, Trapping Licenses Now Available for 2024-25 Season
Hunting and trapping licenses and Deer Management Permits (DMPs) for the 2024-25 season are now on sale in New York State. The sale kicks off the first time that all hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and associated tags will be printed on … [Read more...]
NYS Annual Wild Turkey Survey Underway
New Yorkers are being encouraged to participate in the state's annual survey for wild turkeys. Throughout August, participants can record observed dates, locations, sex, and ages of wild turkeys by using an online form. The form can be filled out … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Spotted Lanternfly – August 1, 2024
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets; the State Department of Environmental Conservation officials, and experts from Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Integrated Pest Management program provide an update on … [Read more...]
Grant Awarded For Improvements to Cusimano Westside Overland Trail
The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) has been awarded $65,000 from local foundations to make improvements to the Fred J. Cusimano Westside Overland Trail in Brokenstraw and Panama State Forests. The funding will also help … [Read more...]
DEC Releases Draft Freshwater Wetland Regulations
The State Department of Environmental Conservation has released its proposed freshwater wetlands regulations. The draft regulations are now available for public comment until September 19. The regulations would add an estimated one million … [Read more...]
UPDATE: EF-1 Tornado Damages Homes In Northern Chautauqua County
A tornado damaged several homes in northern Chautauqua County on Wednesday afternoon. County Executive PJ Wendel described the event in the Forestville area as “tornadic activity,” "There are some definite paths, some significant damage to homes. … [Read more...]
Plastic Toiletry Bottles To Be Banned in NYS Hotels
Plastic toiletry bottles will be banned in New York State hotels starting in 2025. The State Department of Environmental Conservation said that starting January 1, 2025, any New York hotel with 50 rooms or more will no longer be allowed to provide … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Warns Residents About Dangers of Giant Hogweed
The State DEC is warning residents about the dangers of giant hogweed. According to the State Department of Environmental Conservation, giant hogweed is a very large, invasive plant that can cause painful burns and permanent scarring. The plant … [Read more...]
