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History Plaque Installed At Hashamomuck Marine Waterway Access Site

May 15, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

new plaque honoring the Reiter familyThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has unveiled a plaque and planted a tree to recognize the family of Carl D. and Helen Reiter, whose contribution in their names made possible the new Hashamomuck Marine Waterway Access Site in Southold, Suffolk County.

The site, opened last June, is DEC’s first and only unrestricted Waterway Access Site on the Peconic Bay and will provide public fishing and recreational boating access to this popular waterbody. [Read more…] about History Plaque Installed At Hashamomuck Marine Waterway Access Site

Filed Under: History, Nature, New York City Tagged With: DEC, Peconic Bay, Southhold, Suffolk County

Central-Finger Lakes Segment of Statewide Birding Trail Opens

May 14, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

bird watchers courtesy DECNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the grand opening of the Central-Finger Lakes segment of the New York State Birding Trail to highlight the state’s world-class and wide-ranging birding opportunities.

The Central-Finger Lakes segment includes 54 locations throughout 15 counties, providing a variety of quality birding experiences for New Yorkers and visitors to enjoy. [Read more…] about Central-Finger Lakes Segment of Statewide Birding Trail Opens

Filed Under: Mohawk Valley, Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: birding, birds, Cayuga County, Chenango County, Cortland County, DEC, Finger Lakes, High Tor WMA, Lake Ontario, Livingston County, Madison County, Monroe County, Montezuma National Wildelife Refuge, nature, New York State Birding Trail, Oneida County, Onondaga County, Ontario County, Oswego County, Otsego County, Seneca County, Tompkins County, Wayne County, Wildlife, Yates County

Spring Striped Bass Detail Nets Poachers

May 13, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Seized striped bassAccording to a press release issued by DEC, on the early morning hours of April 21st, NYS Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO) Pabes responded to a report of multiple anglers keeping excess and undersized striped bass in the village of Great Neck, Long Island. [Read more…] about Spring Striped Bass Detail Nets Poachers

Filed Under: Nature, New York City, Recreation Tagged With: Crime and Justice, DEC, ECOs, fish, fishing, Great Neck, Long Island

Rangers Respond to Missing Kids, Brush Fire, Wilderness Rescues

May 12, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

forest ranger logoNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured or distressed people.

What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers. [Read more…] about Rangers Respond to Missing Kids, Brush Fire, Wilderness Rescues

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: DEC, Fires, Forest Ranger Reports, Forest Rangers, hiking, SAR, Search and Rescue

Ashland Flats Wildlife Management Area Comments Sought

May 10, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Ashland Flats Wildlife Management AreaThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has released a draft Access and Public Use Plan (APUP) for the Ashland Flats Wildlife Management Area (WMA) for public review and comment.

Ashland Flats WMA contains 2,028 acres of primarily open meadows, and second-growth and young forests in Jefferson County east of Lake Ontario. [Read more…] about Ashland Flats Wildlife Management Area Comments Sought

Filed Under: Nature, Western NY Tagged With: Ashland Flats Wildlife Management Area, DEC, Jefferson County, nature

New Otter Creek Horse Trail Map

May 10, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Otter Creek Horse Trail SystemLocated about 50 miles north of Utica, the Otter Creek Horse Trails is one of the mot popular equestrian trail networks in the New York State.

Nearly 65-miles of interlocking trails are located on both the Independence River Wild Forest and on the Independence River and Otter Creek State Forests, on the western border of the Adirondack Park in Lewis County. [Read more…] about New Otter Creek Horse Trail Map

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondacks, DEC, Horses, Independence River, Independence River State Forest, Independence River Wild Forest, Lewis County, Otter Creek, Otter Creek State Forest

New Whelk Regulations Effective May 11

May 8, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Long Island Sound Management RegionEffective May 11th, 2022, the minimum size limit for whelk (sea snails) is 5½ inches shell length or 2¼ inches shell height for all marine waters of New York State except Long Island Sound Region (LIS). [Read more…] about New Whelk Regulations Effective May 11

Filed Under: Food, Nature, New York City, Recreation Tagged With: DEC, Long Island, Long Island Sound, nature, Whelk, Wildlife

$4.5M for Buffalo Center for Plastic Recycling Research and Innovation

May 6, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Buffalo Center for Plastic Recycling Research and InnovationNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced $4.5 million is being awarded to the State University of New York’s University at Buffalo to create a new Center for Plastic Recycling Research and Innovation and support crucial work to reduce plastic waste.

This expanded academic partnership will improve plastics recycling by researching the development of secondary recyclable markets to ease the financial burdens on municipal recycling programs and streamline the recycling process, especially with certain types of lower-grade plastics. [Read more…] about $4.5M for Buffalo Center for Plastic Recycling Research and Innovation

Filed Under: Nature, Western NY Tagged With: Buffalo, DEC, Environmental History, Erie County, plastics, pollution, solid waste, SUNY Buffalo

11th Annual ‘I Love My Park’ Day On Saturday, May 7th

May 5, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

I love my park daysThe New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks), the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) has announced that registration is now open for the 11th annual I Love My Park Day, which will be held on Saturday, May 7th, at state parks, historic sites and public lands across New York.

This statewide event is a volunteer initiative to enhance parks, historic sites and public lands and raise awareness and visibility to the state outdoor recreation assets and their needs. [Read more…] about 11th Annual ‘I Love My Park’ Day On Saturday, May 7th

Filed Under: Events, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: DEC, OPRHP, Parks and Trails NY, State Parks

Public’s Assistance Sought With Jefferson County Deer Poaching

May 5, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

DEC LogoThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is asking the public for information about a deer poaching incident that occurred on April 25th, 2022, in the area of Pillar Point in the town of Brownville, Jefferson County, between midnight and 5 am. [Read more…] about Public’s Assistance Sought With Jefferson County Deer Poaching

Filed Under: Nature, Western NY Tagged With: Brownville, Crime and Justice, DEC, ECOs, Jefferson County, whitetail deer

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