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Busy Camping Season Continues Into Labor Day Weekend
One of New York State Parks' most successful camping seasons on record is expected to continue into Labor Day weekend, with 7,700 campsites, cabins and cottages booked for the three-day holiday - and still some room left for last-minute campers.
Poughkeepsie and Corning Sites Among First New Brownfield Cleanups
Abandoned industrial parcels in Poughkeepsie and Corning are the first sites approved under the state's revamped Brownfields Cleanup Program, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today. ...
DEC Launches New Web Page for Marcellus Shale Info
As landowners and municipal officials continue to seek information about possible horizontal drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale formation, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has launched a new Web page d...
DEC Announces 2008-2009 Waterfowl Season Selections
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced the Department's season dates and other regulations for waterfowl hunting this fall. These season selections will become official as soon as fe...
September: Back to School, Back to Learning, and Back to the Future
Above and beyond the anxiously awaited signature Fall Plant/Book/Bake Sale at the Landis Arboretum on September 13 - 14, September signals the opening of classrooms everywhere. The Arboretum opens its sweeping 548-acres outdoor laboratory with an ...
Commissioner Ash Welcomes Visitors to the State Park at the Fair
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash today welcomed visitors to the New York State Park at the Fair, a three-acre mini-park which opened at the State Fairgrounds in Syracuse.
State Dedicates Historic Covered Bridge
Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) Commissioner Carol Ash and Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today that the Beaverkill Covered Bridge has been listed on the New York State a...
Media Advisory
Just home from a 14-day shift fighting raging wildfires in Northern California, state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) forest rangers and other forest firefighters will be available for interviews Tuesday as they demobilize.
Media Advisory
Fifteen New York City youngsters who participated in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (NYSDEC) Camps Diversity Program are returning home on Saturday, Aug. 16, after a week of fun, adventure, and learning at Camp DeBru...
Web Page Provides Updates on State Green Procurement Efforts
New York Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner John C. Egan and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced the launch of a web page that provides the public information on the activities of the...
2008-09 Sporting Licanse Sales Open August 18, 2008
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced that 2008-09 hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and Deer Management Permits (DMPs) may be purchased beginning Monday, Aug. 18. Licenses an...
Waterfront Brownfield Transformed to Greenway
A $13.5 million environmental restoration project to improve access to Buffalo's waterfront is now open to the public, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today. DEC and the Niagara Fro...
Governor Paterson Calls on Federal Government to Assist New York’s Municipalities
Governor David A. Paterson today announced the formation of an environmental and government collaborative to help tackle a looming water infrastructure crisis facing New York State. The Clean Water Collaborative will focus on funding solutions for...
Landis Arboretum Fall Plant Sale Accents Quality, Color
As sure as autumn follows summer, the signature Fall Plant/Book and Used Book Sale/Fundraiser at Landis, the Capital Region's Arboretum, has became an annual rite of passage for gardeners, plant lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts throughout the North...
Media Advisory
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis and local officials will be on hand to announce a development in the transformation of the Buffalo Outer Harbor.
United Water Fined for Excess Releases from Reservoir
West Nyack-based United Water New York has paid a $10,000 fine to New York State to resolve violations regarding excess releases from the Lake Deforest Reservoir in Rockland County, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete ...
New York Officially Adopts Carbon “Cap and Trade” Program
The New York State Environmental Board today approved regulations to implement the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). RGGI is an initiative begun in December 2005 by 10 Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states to enact regulations to significa...
A Family Daytrip Bonanza in Picture Perfect Schoharie County
Since Route 20s hard-won designation as a New York State Scenic Byway in August 2005, savvy tourists are enticed to choose this centuries' old, rural highway over higher-speed routes and to explore roadside venues they may have overlooked in a hur...
DEC Tells New Yorkers: Don’t Flush Medications
A new initiative to help reduce the growing presence of pharmaceuticals in water bodies is being launched today by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Commissioner Pete Grannis announced. The "Don't Flush Your Drugs"...
Media Advisory
The State Environmental Board will meet on Monday, August 11, at 2 p.m. in Room 129 at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) headquarters at 625 Broadway, Albany, New York.
SUNY Cortland Names Alumni House in Honor of College's First One Million Dollar Individual Donor
The SUNY Cortland Alumni Association has named its alumni house, an elegant and historic 15,000-square-foot mansion in Cortland, in honor of the College's first-ever individual $1 million donor - Lynne Parks Hoffman, a 1968 alumna who resides in P...
New Adirondack-based Institute Will Study Northern Forests
The historic Masten House in Newcomb, Essex County, will be the site of a new leadership and training institute that focuses on the research and management of northern forests, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissi...
Air Pollution Bad in Beijing, Not Great in New York State
As New York's finest athletes arrive in Beijing to take part in the 2008 Summer Olympics, the American Lung Association of New York reminds New Yorkers back home of the dangers of air pollution. While those competing in the Olympic Games in the Pe...
Media Advisory - Commissioner to Kick Off "Eat Local" Challenge
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker will kick off New York State's "Eat Local" Challenge in Albany, challenging New Yorkers to eat only foods produced locally for one day this week, August 3-9.
Obama's Tune-Up Misfire
Barack Obama's ridiculous assertion that properly inflated car tires and well-tuned engines are the best answer to our nation's energy crisis underscores just how seriously out-of-touch the freshman Senator is when it comes to the very real proble...
Groups Ask: Where are Clean Diesel Regulations?
A coalition of environmental and public health groups today urged Governor Paterson to order the immediate implementation of the New York State Diesel Emission Reduction Act of 2006. According to the timelines established by the law, all state ow...
New York Forest Rangers, DEC Staff and Trained Volunteers Join Fight Against California Wildfires
New York Forest Rangers, other Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) personnel, and trained volunteers left Friday to join the effort to combat raging wildfires in northern California, Commissioner Pete Grannis announced.
Grannis Statement on U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Panel’s Decision
"The ruling is good news. As a result of the hard work and persuasive arguments presented by the state, the NRC has recognized that a significant number of issues deserve a full hearing," said New York State Department of Environmental Conservatio...
Media Advisory
New York forest rangers, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) personnel and other trained wildland firefighting volunteers are joining the effort to combat ongoing wildfires in northern California. They are departing Friday.
Landis Arboretum Participates in Cell Phone Driving Tour Test
Tourism promotion will take a step into the 21st century with the introduction of a driving tour of Schoharie County that can be accessed via cell phones. This is a one-month trial to test the technology and feasibility of developing a variety of...
DEC Enforcement Against Pepsi to Result in Recycling Education
Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. has agreed to a settlement to resolve environmental violations stemming from the improper labeling of bottles that prevented some consumers from redeeming containers, the New York State Department of Environmental Conserv...
State Accepting Grant Applications for Quadricentennial
The state is now accepting applications through Sept. 3, 2008, for Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial (HFCQ) grant projects. The Quadricentennial will spotlight the Hudson Valley, Lake Champlain and New York City's history and culture.
Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for New York State
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the New York City Metro and Long Isla...
Environmental Watchdog Calls On NYS Gov & Legislature to Protect Public Safety, DEC Staff
In response to Governor David Paterson's announcement today that state agencies must reduce budgets by seven percent due to the state budget crisis, Environmental Advocates of New York is calling on the Governor and the State Legislature to mainta...
Area Businesses Supporting Farmers Market in Menands
The Capital District Farmers Market in Menands is celebrating their 75th anniversary this year, and for the first time they are getting financial support from businesses outside the market. Their Saturday retail market, where the general public i...
MEDIA ADVISORY~COMMISSIONER TO OBSERVE HAIL DAMAGE IN OSWEGO COUNTY
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker will tour onion fields in Oswego County with State Senator Darrel Aubertine tomorrow to observe hail damage from a storm that damaged agricultural crops in many areas of New York Sate. This i...
DEC Takes Aggressive Action to Halt Northern Snakehead in Catlin Creek
Implementing an aggressive protocol for responding to invasive species, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), plans to treat Ridgebury Lake and Catlin Creek above County Route 6 in Waywayanda (Orange County) with an aq...
DEC Releases Revised Draft Hazardous Waste Facility Siting Plan
A significantly amended version of the proposed New York State Hazardous Waste Facility Siting Plan is being made available for public review, Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today. Both the draft GEIS ...
DEC Temporarily Closes Shellfishing Areas in Eastern Suffolk County
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that it has designated shellfish harvesting areas in eastern Suffolk County as temporarily closed to shellfishing. These temporary emergency closures are in response...
STATE ANNOUNCES FUNDING TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY GARDENS
Governor David A. Paterson and Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced a new grant program that will strengthen community gardens. The Community Gardens Capacity Building Grants Program will improve access to fresh local produce, h...
DEC Announces Public Process to Review Potential Impacts of Drilling the Marcellus Shale Formation
Featuring a series of public meetings across the Southern Tier and Catskills, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has initiated a public process to supplement the generic environmental review for horizontal natural ga...
DEC Announces $900,000 in Urban Forestry Grants
Urban forestry grants totaling $900,000 are being awarded to communities and organizations across New York, state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today. The release of the list of awardees coincid...
CONSUMER ALERT
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today warned consumers not to eat "Smoked Mud Fish" sold by the Central African Market located at 25B Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, New York 10701, and the African Carribean Market located at 141...
Media Advisory
On Thursday, July 24 at 6 p.m. the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) will inform residents in the South Bronx about new, aggressive measures it is taking to combat odors from the sewage sludge pelletization plant loc...
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Auction Process Goes Live Today
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) auction process goes live today, beginning 60 days of bid preparation for this first-in-the-nation auction of carbon dioxide (CO2) allowances to be held on Sept. 25.
NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Approves $400,000 Grant to Build “Green” Affordable Homes in Schenectady
The board of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) today approved a $400,000 grant to Better Neighborhoods, Inc. (BNI) to finance the construction of 10 single-family affordable and environmentally efficient homes in the Vale and...
DEC Commissioner Applauds Appeals Court Victory on Ballast Water
A federal appeals court today upheld New York's challenge to the United States Environmental Protection Agency's failure to set stringent standards for the discharge of ballast water by ocean-going ships, New York State Department of Environmental...
DEC: Additional Discoveries Of Didymo In Famed NYS Fishing Rivers
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the presence of the invasive algae didymo (Didymosphenia geminata) in the West Branch of the Delaware River downstream from the Cannonsville Reservoir, indicating th...
Green Watchdog Applauds NYS Lawmakers for Protecting State’s Natural Resources
Environmental Advocates of New York, the state's government watchdog in Albany, today released the names of members of the New York State Legislature who supported all four of the environmental community's priority "Super Bills." The organization ...
NYSDEC Sweep of Fulton Fish Market Nets Violations of State Law
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) law enforcement officers conducted an early-morning sweep of the Fulton Fish Market in the South Bronx last week, seizing more than 200 illegal fish products. The effort resulted in ...
Dog-Days Notwithstanding, Education & Fun Rule at Landis Arboretum
Regardless of the weather, Capital Region residents will find relief and relaxation at the nearby Landis Arboretum. Hike, walk, enjoy and learn. The Arboretum grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk. Bring a lunch. And enjoy all that Landis of...
Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for New York State
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the New York City Metro and Long Isla...
DEC Investigating Fish And Mudpuppy Die-Off On Lake Erie Shore
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is investigating the deaths of mudpuppies and fish washing up on the shore of Lake Erie. Mudpuppies, an aquatic salamander, along with smallmouth bass, catfish and sheephead are amo...
Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for New York State
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Western New York, Eastern Lake On...
DEC Reports
A recent survey of Prall's Island in New York City has revealed no detections of the Asian longhorned beetle. This is one year following the initial discovery of the invasive exotic insect on the island, New York State Department of Environmental ...
Agreement Reached
In response to the potential of unseasonably high air temperatures in the upper Delaware River Basin this summer and the effects of rising water temperatures on the river's renowned fishery, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ...
Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for New York State
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Western New York, New York City M...
Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for New York State
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Western New York, New York City M...
Treadwell Speaks About Offshore Drilling
Please find attached a mp3 recording of Sandy Treadwell's comments on the lifting of the Executive Order that banned offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf.
DEC Announces Leashed Tracking Dog Handler Exam
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced that a written examination for individuals interested in obtaining a license to use leashed tracking dogs to find wounded or injured big game a...
Arboretum’s Awesome August Perfecta: An Open Call to Runners, Musicians,
The message from the Capital Region's Arboretum is simple and direct. Come. Stay. Play for a day - and save gas, while having a memorable time with family and friends.
Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for New York State
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the New York City Metro and Lower Hud...
New York Forest Rangers, DEC Crew Join Fight Against California Wildfires
New York forest rangers and other Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) personnel left Friday to join the effort to combat raging wildfires at the Los Padres National Forest in Big Sur, California, DEC Commissioner Pete Grannis announced.
Two New Online Resources for Travelers to the Western Catskills
Delaware County's tourism efforts are getting a fresh look and new label. The Great Western Catskills of Delaware County campaign kicks off with not one, but two new websites, an online email newsletter for tourists, bookmarks, car stickers, a sh...
NY Forest Rangers Join California Wildfire Efforts
New York forest rangers and other Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) personnel are joining the effort to combat raging wildfires at the Los Padres National Forest in Big Sur, Calif. They are departing Friday.
NYSDOT Highlights Summer Air Quality Initiative Upstate
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Astrid C. Glynn today highlighted a summer clean air initiative upstate, an educational program that notifies travelers and residents when air quality is poor so that they can make ...
DEC Accepting Registration for the Annual ‘Becoming an Outdoors-Woman’ Workshop
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced that the next Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop will be held September 5-7, 2008 at Silver Bay on Lake George, Warren County. This is t...
Public Hearing to Be Held for Proposal on Air Pollutant
As part of its strategy to meet the annual federal standard for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) released by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last year, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) pr...
DEC Announces Temporary Closure of Three Mile Harbor to Shellfishing for Fireworks Weekend
Three Mile Harbor in the Town of East Hampton, Suffolk County, will be temporarily closed to the harvest of shellfish for the 2008 Three Mile Harbor Fireworks event weekend, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announc...
Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for New York State
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the New York City Metro region of New...
State Council of Parks Meeting
Established within the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the State Council of Parks consists of the Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Commissioner of Environmental Conservation, the Chairman of ...
Sprayground and New Expanded Recreation Area Unveiled for Thacher State Park
Improvements totaling $7 million are in store for John Boyd Thacher State Park, including construction of a new sprayground and expansive recreation area, together with picnic pavilions, playgrounds and a climbing play area. The projects are being...
Gardeners Prepare for Arboretum Drive-About Tour, July 26
Capital Region gardeners and visiting day-trippers can expect a very special drive-about to four exquisite gardens on Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. These gardens are located in a convenient circuit throughout the lush and rolling hillsides o...
Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for New York State
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Long Island , New York City Metro...
Public Invited to Information Session on Potential Marcellus Shale Drilling
With a potential surge of natural gas drilling on the horizon, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will host a public forum to provide landowners and other interested parties information about state drilling laws and ...
DEC Adds Public Hearings on Proposed Rule to Eliminate Opening Burning Statewide
In an effort to expand opportunities for public input, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has scheduled additional hearings on the proposed changes to extend the ban on open burning statewide. The proposed rule would ban most...
Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for New York State
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Long Island region of New York St...
DEC Arrests Two on Timber Theft Charge
Two Washington County residents were recently arrested on charges involving the theft of timber valued at approximately $32,000, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation today announced.
DEC Announces Temporary Closure of Three Shellfishing Areas
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced the temporary closure of three shellfishing areas on the north shore of Long Island during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. These closur...
Canal Corporation And State Parks Kick-Off The Fourth Of July Holiday Weekend
The New York State Canal Corporation and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation today kicked-off the height of the recreational boating season on the New York State Canal System and waterways statewide and encoura...
Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for New York State
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the New York City Metro, Long Island,...
DEC to Reopen Shellfishing Areas in Huntington, Suffolk County
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the reopening of approximately 2,000 acres of shellfish harvesting areas in the Town of Huntington. These areas were closed on May 7, 2008 after DEC's Bureau of Mari...
Robert Moses State Park Celebrates 100th Anniversary
$28 million revitalization of Long Island's state parks moving ahead.
New Permit Would Reduce Phosphorous in Owasco Lake and Inlet
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will release a new draft permit for the Groton (Tompkins County) wastewater treatment plant that will significantly reduce phosphorous discharges into Owasco Lake Inlet, a tributary...
Environmental Groups Recognize Green Victories at Close of 2008 NYS Legislative Session
At the close of the 2008 New York State Legislative Session, environmental and energy groups applauded many of the actions made by Governor David Paterson and state lawmakers to protect the health of our air, land and water. And while none of the ...
Healthy, Diverse Bird Population Is Good For Human Health, Too
Researchers from the College of William and Mary have discovered that what's good for an area's bird population also is good for people living nearby-especially during an outbreak of West Nile virus, a disease which can be passed from wildlife to ...
DEC Proposes to Open New Areas for Bear Hunting in Central and Western New York Counties
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced proposed changes that will open new areas in the Southern Zone to black bear hunting beginning in fall 2008. DEC is proposing to expand the bea...
Arboretum Joins Innovative Pure Catskills® Sponsored Event
Featuring JD Winslow's Equestrian Entertainment
Environmental Watchdog Applauds Fiscal Fix For Brownfield Cleanup Tax Credits
Environmental Advocates of New York applauded the announcement by Governor David Paterson and legislative leaders to reform New York's troubled Brownfield Cleanup Program. The legislation, which was passed by both houses yesterday, will increase t...
New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Thanks Legislators on Mentored Hunting Program
Companion bills A-11033 and S-8228 have just received final approval by the State Assembly and Senate respectively. This legislation creates a junior big game mentored hunting program for 14-15 year olds under which they can hunt with firearms wh...
State Sues Over Flawed, Outdated Fluke Quotas
Saying federal officials relied on flawed, outdated and scientifically questionable data, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today sued to overturn fishing restrictions on summer flounder, a popular marine fish also ...
NYSDOT & Clean Air NY Launch Summer Air Quality Initiative
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Astrid C. Glynn today kicked off this summer's Clean Air NY initiative, which educates residents of the New York metropolitan area about the small changes they can make in their eve...
Environmental Groups Praise Public Service Commission Investment In Energy Efficiency Efforts
*American Lung Association of New York State * Citizens Campaign for the Environment * Environmental Advocates of New York * Natural Resources Defense Council * NYPIRG * Pace Energy and Climate Center * Sierra Club - Atlantic Chapter *
Lowey, Grannis and Local Officials Announce Agreement on A New Study to Reduce Flooding in Mamaroneck
In the wake of the devastating floods of 2007, a new federal, state and local initiative is underway to develop a plan of action to reduce the damage cause by storms impacting the Mamaroneck and Sheldrake rivers, especially in the Village of Mamar...
DEC to Unveil New Fishing Pier in Lake Champlain’s South Bay
A new universally accessible fishing pier for Lake Champlain's South Bay will be dedicated in a ceremony at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 21, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today.
State Board Recommends Unique Properties for Listing on State & National Registers of Historic Places
Downtown commercial districts, a World War II submarine and public gathering spaces were among the New York State Board for Historic Preservation's 33 recommendations for listing on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Property own...
RG&E Settlement To Fuel Retrofitting Of Rochester-Area School Buses
Money from a state settlement with Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) will be used to retrofit schools buses from around Greater Rochester to reduce air pollution, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete ...
Bethlehem to Pay $15,000 Penalty, Replace All Mercury Switches and Gauges at Water Treatment Plant
The Town of Bethlehem has agreed to pay a $15,000 penalty and replace all its mercury switches and gauges at its water treatment plant to settle mercury and petroleum reporting and handling violations, New York State Department of Environmental Co...
Ulster County ECO Named Officer of the Year
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today that Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO) Cynthia J. Harcher was named the 2007 New York Officer of the Year by the Northeast Conservation ...
Annual Meeting Of Northeast Forest Fire Supervisors Sets In Motion This Week
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced that the Division of Forest Protection will host the 42nd Annual Meeting of the Northeast Forest Fire Supervisors. The meeting will be held at ...
Summertime, Family Time: The Arboretum Offers Something for Everyone:
Even the sizzle of July is incapable of shrouding the natural beauty of Schoharie County that awaits visitors around every bend in the road.
Landis Arboretum Sponsors July Drive-About Garden Tour:
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DEC Arrests Seafood Wholesalers
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) this week arrested the owners of the NK Seafood Group, Inc. (NK), a Brooklyn-based seafood wholesaler, on felony charges for the alleged illegal sale of several types of fish, shell...
DEC to Reopen Shellfishing Areas in Huntington, Suffolk County
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the reopening of approximately 5,200 acres of shellfish harvesting areas in the Town of Huntington. These areas were closed on May 28, 2008, after DEC’s Burea...
COMMISSIONER TO HOLD PUBLIC DAIRY FORUM IN SYRACUSE
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker will host a public Dairy Forum to gain perspective from members of the dairy industry on milk marketing issues.
Expanded Bottle Tax Will Raise Prices, Make Recycling Less Convenient and Do Very Little to Improve Recycling
The New York State Assembly’s passage today of the expanded bottle tax (A.8044-A) will raise beverage prices for all New Yorkers, make recycling less convenient and do very little to improve the environment.
DEC Revises Recreational American Shad Fishing Regulations in Response to Public Comments
In order to achieve a balance in supporting an important Hudson River fishery, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation today released revised emergency and revised proposed permanent regulations for the taking of American shad.
Heat Wave Triggers Water Releases to Aid Delaware River Fishery
At the request of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis, emergency releases of cold water from the Cannonsville Reservoir to the Delaware River have begun to protect trout during the current hot sp...
Environmental Groups Call On NY Governor To Ditch Plans For Coal Power Plant
Environmental groups and others today criticized Governor David Paterson’s support for a proposed coal-burning power plant for Jamestown, New York. The Governor announced plans for increased state investment of up to $6 million in the “...
Air Quality Health Advisory Issued For New York State
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Lower Hudson Valley region of New...
Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for New York State
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the New York City Metro and Long Isla...
Lung Association Reminds New Yorkers Of Ozone Dangers
As a heat wave engulfs the Northeast, the American Lung Association of New York today reminded all New Yorkers of the health risks associated with high levels of ozone. High ozone days often occur during the summer months on days where there is a...
Media Advisory
Who: Members of the New York State Board for Historic Preservation, New York State Parks. Staff and representatives of interested groups
Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for New York State
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Long Island and NYC Metro regions...
Grannis: New Brownfield Law Needed ASAP
Abandoned industrial sites could return to useful life across New York if the brownfields program is overhauled, state Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis said today.
Landis Arboretum Sponsors ALL ABOUT ROSES
No War of the Roses Here! The Landis Arboretum-sponsored ALL ABOUT ROSES event is comprehensive three-hour course packed with information, techniques, and tips that are designed to help insure successful rose culture in our cold, North Country gar...
Eventful Week at Landis, the Capital Region’s Arboretum:
The spectacular 548 acre Landis Arboretum will host two popular programs this week that are sure to show the former Oak Nose Farm estate at its seasonal best.