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New York DEC releases finalized Adirondack Brook Trout Pond Management Plan

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton on Monday announced the release of the final Adirondack Brook Trout Pond Management Plan.
The brook trout is New York’s state fish and an iconic symbol of the Adirondacks. The DEC’s new plan identifies the current risks, challenges, and opportunities that will guide the state’s management actions at Adirondack brook trout ponds for the next 15 years.

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New York’s volunteer duck banders were ‘pioneers’ for waterfowl conservation

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Many outdoor enthusiasts are familiar with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) metal leg bands that are placed on many species of birds to collect data about their lives. Ducks are one of the most commonly banded birds in North America.

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New York DEC advises public of hazardous conditions in the Adirondacks and Catskills

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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is advising visitors to the Adirondacks and Catskills of unsafe winter conditions in the backcountry due to this week’s fluctuating weather. Warmer temperatures will create hazardous conditions with rapidly melting snow and ice. There is also possible avalanche danger in parts of the Adirondacks.

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New York DEC announces reopening of Lows Lower Dam Access Road

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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) on Oct. 9 announced that the gate on the access road leading to the Bog River Dam, also known as Lows Lower Dam, has reopened following a period of closure for dam maintenance.
The Lower Dam Road and parking area near the end of the road are now open to the public.

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New York DEC announces 2024 first-time camper program to help get families outdoors

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced the return of the popular First-Time Camper Program for the 2024 season.
New York families that have never experienced camping will have the opportunity to try camping and other recreational activities in the great outdoors by registering for a fully stocked campsite at a select DEC-operated campground for a designated weekend this summer. 

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New York DEC announces muskie fishing season openers

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced the fishing seasons for muskellunge begin on June 1 in inland waters and on June 15 in Great Lakes waters — Lake Erie, Upper Niagara River, Lower Niagara River, Lake Ontario, St. Lawrence River, and tributaries to these waters. 

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