The sunny and warm summer and lack of significant rain has led the New York Department of Environmental Conservation to issue a drought watch for 21 counties in the state.[Read More…]
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DEC Survey of Wild Turkeys Open
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos is asking New Yorkers to take part in the DECs annual survey of wild turkeys. The survey helps the DEC[Read More…]
Dry Summer Means Increased Wildfire Risk
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation is warning New Yorker’s that with the summer, warm, and dry weather the risk of wildfires greatly increases. “The sunny, summer weather is[Read More…]
Comptroller DiNapoli; State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements
New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is reporting that rechargeable battery use is rising dramatically, but New York State is not enforcing the recycling law requirements in place. He continues to[Read More…]
Record Broken on Smallmouth Bass Catch
There is a new New York State record for a smallmouth bass caught on Cayuga Lake. The catch was 8.6 pounds that was caught on June 15th (opening day) during[Read More…]
2022 Black Bass Fishing Season Begins Wednesday
The opening of the 2022 season for largemouth and smallmouth bass (also known as black bass) will begin this Wednesday throughout New York State according to the DEC. Previously, the[Read More…]
Invasive Species Awareness Week
The NY DEC and Agriculture Markets have announced that this week is New York’s 9th annual Invasive Species Awareness Week. The week will hold free public events until June 12th[Read More…]
DEC Announces Start of 2022 “NYHABS” Online and Report System
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding New Yorkers to learn about the harmful algal blooms, or “HABs”. The DEC is providing a notification system people can[Read More…]
NY DEC Police On Patrol Through Weekend
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding New Yorkers that their officers will be on patrol through the holiday weekend as many people will be out doing recreational[Read More…]
DEC Reminding New Yorkers to Use Caution When Outdoor Burning
The residential burn ban officially ended on Saturday May 14th, but the New York Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding New Yorkers to use caution when burning as fires can[Read More…]
DEC Launches New Paint Recycling Program
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced that the New York State Postconsumer Paint Collection Program is underway. This will make it easier for households and businesses to[Read More…]
DEC Asking for Reports of Suspicious Bird Deaths
We’ve been telling you that the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus has been found in multiple wild bird species in several areas of New York State, including nearby Cayuga[Read More…]
Land Trust Funding Announced
State DEC announced $3.3 million in Conservation Partnership program grants, for 51 land trusts across our state. Finger Lakes Land Trust of Ithaca will receive $98-thousand to create public access[Read More…]
DEC Urges Zero-Phosphorus Lawn Fertilizer This Spring
When you get out into the yard for your spring chores, remember this request from the DEC – go phosphorus-free in your lawn fertilizer. Check bag labels – the middle[Read More…]
Harford’s Warning About the State Brush Burn Ban
A reminder from the Harford Fire Department about the state burn ban. It’s in effect until May. Violate the ban and you will be warned, then fined by the DEC.[Read More…]
New Fishing Regulations Take Effect April 1
New freshwater fishing regulations go into effect in our state on April first. Included are new rules for rainbow, brown trout and splake in lakes and ponds, with a year-round[Read More…]
DEC Spring Burn Ban Returns
The goal is to prevent wildfires and protect communities when conditions are conducive to wildfires in spring. The DEC’s annual residential brush burning ban starts Thursday, March 16, and runs[Read More…]
DEC Accepting Applications for Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program
For more than 100 years, the DEC has worked with hunters, conservation groups, 4-H clubs to raise and release ring-necked pheasants. The goal is to improve public pheasant hunting in[Read More…]
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