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DEC Launches Electric Boat in Finger Lakes

August 13, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

DEC's electric boatDEC has announced the launch of their first all-electric boat on the water. The vessel is being used by the Division of Water’s Finger Lakes Water Quality Hub to conduct water sampling operations on the smaller Finger Lakes. [Read more…] about DEC Launches Electric Boat in Finger Lakes

Filed Under: Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: boating, DEC, Finger Lakes

NNY Wildlife Management Areas Opening August 16th

August 13, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Main open water marsh at Upper and Lower Lakes WMAThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the annual opening to the public of otherwise restricted Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties from Tuesday, August 16th, to Wednesday, August 31st.

During the 16-day open house, Upper and Lower Lakes and Wilson Hill WMAs in St. Lawrence County, including the posted refuge or wetland restricted areas, will be open to visitors each day from sunrise to sunset. Perch River WMA in Jefferson County will also be open to visitors with one exception-Perch Lake will be open daily from noon to sunset. [Read more…] about NNY Wildlife Management Areas Opening August 16th

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: birding, DEC, Jefferson County, nature, Perch River WMA, St Lawrence County, Upper and Lower Lakes WMA, Wildlife, Wilson Hill WMA

Fourth Lake Boat Launch Closing For Repairs

August 12, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

fourth lake boat launchThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is notifying the public that the Fourth Lake Boat Launch in the town of Inlet, Hamilton County, NY, will be temporarily closed starting Monday, September 12th.

The closure will allow DEC to make repairs and improvements to the launch. The public boat launch will re-open in spring 2023. [Read more…] about Fourth Lake Boat Launch Closing For Repairs

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondacks, boating, DEC, Fourth Lake, Hamilton County, Inlet, paddling

Nearly $1M Awarded in Community Forest Conservation Grants

August 12, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Cunningham Community Forest in Chestertown, NY (courtesy Town of Chester)New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced more than $956,000 in awards to four towns in western and central New York and Long Island to establish community forests.

Protecting forests from potential development and establishing new forested areas helps preserve biodiversity and safeguard the ecosystem benefits forests provide, such as storm water mitigation, temperature regulation, carbon sequestration, and climate resiliency. In addition, community forests bring community benefits by creating new opportunities for public access and recreation. [Read more…] about Nearly $1M Awarded in Community Forest Conservation Grants

Filed Under: Mohawk Valley, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: Brookhaven, conservation, DEC, Grants, Lewiston, Monroe County, nature, Niagara County, Oneida County, Suffolk County, Webster, Whitestown, Wildlife

Skaneateles Lake Watershed Property Protected by Easement

August 12, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Casa Farms (provided by ryan walters)The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) have announced the permanent protection of 234 acres at Casa Farms in the town of Niles, Cayuga County, with a conservation easement.

[Read more…] about Skaneateles Lake Watershed Property Protected by Easement

Filed Under: Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Bear Swamp State Forest, Carpenter Falls, Cayuga County, clean water, DEC, Easements, Finger Lakes, Finger Lakes Land Trust, nature, Niles, Skaneateles Lake, Syracuse, water quality

Orange County Man Ticketed After Killing Rattlesnake

August 10, 2022 by Editorial Staff 2 Comments

Seized rattlesnake head and rattleAccording to a press release issued by DEC, in July, Environmental Conservation Officers in Orange County, NY received a tip from the Woodbury Police Department about a rattlesnake found dead in a driveway with its head cut off and rattle missing. [Read more…] about Orange County Man Ticketed After Killing Rattlesnake

Filed Under: Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, New York City Tagged With: Crime and Justice, DEC, ECOs, nature, Orange County, snakes, Wildlife

Fire Destroys Lean-To; Pharaoh Lake Wildfire Ongoing; Injured, Lost Hikers Rescued

August 9, 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 Fire Destroys Lean-To; Pharaoh Lake Wildfire Ongoing; Injured, Lost Hikers Rescued

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: DEC, Fires, Forest Ranger Reports, Forest Rangers, hiking, SAR, Search and Rescue

New Threat to Beech Trees Found In 35 NYS Counties

August 6, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

BLD advanced symptomsThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced that Beech Leaf Disease (BLD), which affects all species of beech trees, has been identified in 35 counties in New York State to date.

DEC began tracking BLD in 2018 after it was confirmed in Chautauqua County. Fourteen of the counties with BLD were confirmed in 2022, and more are likely to be identified. [Read more…] about New Threat to Beech Trees Found In 35 NYS Counties

Filed Under: Nature Tagged With: DEC, Forestry, Invasive Species, nature, trees, Wildlife

Adirondack Conservation News: 5 Things To Know

August 5, 2022 by Justin Levine Leave a Comment

Raquette Lake courtesy Adirondack CouncilAdirondack Advocates Push For Environmental Bond Act

The Adirondack Council, as part of a coalition of dozens of organizations across New York state, is encouraging New York voters to pass a bond act that will be on the ballot this coming November. The $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act was delayed in 2020, but will provide much needed funding to improve wastewater treatment systems and support as many as 85,000 jobs around the state. [Read more…] about Adirondack Conservation News: 5 Things To Know

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondack Council, Adirondacks, APA, DEC

11th Annual Great Hudson River Fish Count Set for Saturday

August 5, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Great Hudson River Estuary Fish Count courtesty DECNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced that the 11th annual Great Hudson River Estuary Fish Count will take place at multiple sites along the banks and piers of the Hudson River on Saturday, August 6th. [Read more…] about 11th Annual Great Hudson River Fish Count Set for Saturday

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Events, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, New York City Tagged With: DEC, Fisheries

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