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State Parks

175 Organizations Launch Coalition for Environmental Funding

December 13, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

More than 175 groups have launched a new coalition in an effort to protect funding for environmental programs. The programs support hundreds of thousands of jobs, protect clean drinking water, create new parks, help advance environmental justice, and work to mitigate the impacts of climate change. [Read more…] about 175 Organizations Launch Coalition for Environmental Funding

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New York City, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: clean water, environment, Environmental History, Environmental Protection Fund, Historic Sites, nature, Restore Mother Nature Bond Act, State Parks

State Parks Releases Draft Greenway Trails Plan

November 19, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

greenway trails courteys decThe New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) has released a Draft Statewide Greenways Plan/Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS) for review and public comment.

This Statewide Greenway Trails Plan provides a vision, goals and recommendations to guide future planning and development of greenway trails, including expanding greenway trails in underserved communities and improving connections between trails and other transportation modes. [Read more…] about State Parks Releases Draft Greenway Trails Plan

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New York City, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: DEC, development, hiking, State Parks, Tourism

Fort Crailo State Historic Site Has Reopened

July 30, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Crailo State Historic Site (also known formerly as Fort Crailo) on the Hudson River in Rensselaer, once the Van Rensselaer family’s fortified home, has reopened to the public.

 

[Read more…] about Fort Crailo State Historic Site Has Reopened

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley Tagged With: Crailo Historic Site, Rensselaer, State Parks

State Launches ‘Play Smart, Play Safe, Play Local’ Campaign

July 8, 2020 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

play smart safe localDEC and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) have launched PLAY SMART * PLAY SAFE * PLAY LOCAL Campaign to encourage safe, responsible and local recreation this summer.

The campaign invites people to take the pledge, and promise to use common sense to protect themselves and others when enjoying the outdoors. [Read more…] about State Launches ‘Play Smart, Play Safe, Play Local’ Campaign

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, New York City, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: camping, DEC, hiking, Public Health, State Parks

241 Acres, New Trail Added to Catskill Forest Preserve

July 7, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Bluestone Wild Forest courtesy DECNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the acquisition of 241 acres in the Catskills, including 208 acres adjoining existing Forest Preserve lands in the Bluestone Wild Forest that is expected to preserve open space and expand recreational opportunities.

The purchases of the two properties were made possible through a partnership with the Open Space Institute (OSI) and $758,000 from New York’s Environmental Protection Fund (EPF). [Read more…] about 241 Acres, New Trail Added to Catskill Forest Preserve

Filed Under: Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Bluestone Wild Forest, Catskills, conservation, DEC, Forest Preserve, State Parks

Comments Sought On Statewide Greenway Trails Plan

May 8, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) Division of Environmental Stewardship and Planning have announced the release of the Draft Scoping Document for the Draft Statewide Greenways Plan and Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS) for public comment. [Read more…] about Comments Sought On Statewide Greenway Trails Plan

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New York City, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: hiking, OPRHP, State Parks, trails

Comments Sought On State Historic Preservation Plan

April 13, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Alling and Cory WarehouseThe New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) Division for Historic Preservation have announced the release of the Draft Scoping Document for the Draft New York State Historic Preservation Plan (2021-2025) and Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS) for public comment. [Read more…] about Comments Sought On State Historic Preservation Plan

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, New York City, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Historic Preservation, OPRHP, Public History, State Parks

State Issues Guidance On Visits to State Parks

April 2, 2020 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

DEC LogoNYS DEC and State Parks are encouraging New Yorkers to engage in responsible recreation by recreating locally, practicing physical distancing, and using common sense to protect themselves and others.

Getting outdoors to walk, jog, hike, ride a bicycle, fish, or visit a park or state lands is a healthy way to stay active, spend time with immediate household family members, and reduce stress and anxiety when practicing social distancing.  While indoor spaces and restrooms at State facilities are closed, most trails, parks, grounds, and forests are open during daylight hours, seven days a week. [Read more…] about State Issues Guidance On Visits to State Parks

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New York City, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: DEC, hiking, nature, Public Health, State Parks, Wildlife

State Parks Adds Interpreter of African American History

February 2, 2020 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) has announced that noted culinary historian, interpreter and editor Lavada Nahon has joined the Bureau of Historic Sites staff as the Interpreter of African American History. [Read more…] about State Parks Adds Interpreter of African American History

Filed Under: History Tagged With: African American History, Black History, State Parks

Celebrate Historic Sites With A First Day Hike

December 17, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

first day hikeNew Yorkers can greet 2020 with a choice of 85 guided hikes at state parks and public lands, including the state’s historic sites.

Now in its ninth year, the annual First Day Hikes program includes a variety of events, from hikes to fire towers in the Adirondacks/Catskills, along parts of the historic New York City drinking water system in the Hudson Valley, waterfalls in the Finger Lakes region and historic forts along the Great Lakes, and more. [Read more…] about Celebrate Historic Sites With A First Day Hike

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: DEC, hiking, State Parks

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