New York revisiting plan to restore lake sturgeon populations
The state Department of Environmental Conservation this week released a draft recovery plan to restore self-sustaining populations. The plan was last updated 12 years ago.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
In upstate New York, rabid deer attacks man, hooking his face with antlers
TROY, N.Y. — A man says he was attacked by a rabid deer in upstate New York, and it nearly stabbed him in the eye with its antlers. Tony Remillard, 34, of Troy, was in his backyard earlier this week when the 10-point buck jumped his fence and attacked him. The Albany Times-Union reports the encounter left Remillard with a…
For first time, emerald ash borer found in New York’s Franklin, St. Lawrence counties
The invasive pest was found within a few miles of the Canadian border and may represent an expansion of Canadian infestations into New York.
DEC: Round whitefish stocking program finding success in Adirondacks
Populations of endangered species reportedly improving.
Hunter education at the 11th hour
Procrastination can be costly, and each year around this time many aspiring hunters find themselves on the waiting list to get their hunter education courses completed. Most want to get it under their belts by deer season, but they’re also missing out on the small-game seasons that are crucial training ground for young hunters.
How to capture a Lake Erie grass carp, and what fish biologists can learn from the project
Increased knowledge of grass carp in western Lake Erie gained through research project allows natural resource agencies to collaboratively develop science-based management approaches.
With CWD plan in the works, public gets two-week extension to comment
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced Thursday, Aug. 31 that the DEC will accept written comments on the draft New York State Interagency Chronic Wasting Disease Risk Minimization Plan for an additional two weeks through September 15, 2017. The plan describes potential regulatory changes and actions that DEC and the NYS Department of Agriculture and…
In New York, funding to help restore habitats for American eel, river herring
Monies will help Hudson River communities remove dams, replace culverts,
Coyote sightings cause stir in upstate New York town
If true, it would be the first time that a coyote has attacked a human in the state COLONIE, N.Y. — The state Department of Environmental Conservation is warning residents in upstate New York following coyote sightings. Coyotes have been spotted in residential areas in the town of Colonie recently. Residents of one neighborhood in the Albany suburb say the…
In New York, bowhunters asked to help monitor deer, wildlife populations
Archery hunters can participate in the DEC’s Bowhunter Sighting Log.
Drum roll, please: Second state record fish in New York in 2017 is yet another freshwater drum
Freshwater drum from Oneida Lake weighs in at 36 pounds, besting previous state record set in 2016 by more than 6 pounds.
DEC again turning to goats in invasives battle
(New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Facebook photo)For the third year, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is turning to goats in the battle against invasive species on Long Island, the agency said in a Facebook post on Tuesday, Aug. 8. The Underhill Preserve, located in Jericho, Nassau County, will host 12 goats enclosed on six acres…
Conservation Fund buys 23,000 acres of forestland in New York, Vermont, Massachusetts
Known as Cowee Forest, the acquired lands provide critical connections to existing conserved areas and recreational resources, including access to the Taconic Crest Trail and the Rensselaer Plateau, as well as protection for important wildlife habitat within a short drive from Albany, N.Y., and Bennington, Vt.
In New York, DEC announces comprehensive plan to minimize risk of CWD on state’s deer, moose herds
Public comments on the draft plan accepted through September 1.
In New York, invasive insect reaches Adirondacks
Hemlock woolly adelgid confirmed on forest preserve lands in the town of Lake George in Warren County.
DEC keeping pressure on in Asian longhorned beetle battle
(New York State Department of Environmental Conservation)The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced that the annual Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) Swimming Pool Survey is underway, marking the program’s sixth summer of research work. DEC invites pool owners, now through August 30, to check their pool filters and help keep watch for these invasive beetles before they…
Wanted: participants for New York summer wild turkey survey
“Citizen scientists” help DEC gauge turkey population.
Bear incidents in New York state wilderness area prompt DEC warnings
The DEC recently captured and euthanized the most aggressive of the bears.
Go play outside: New York makes it free for new campers
But even though the cost is relatively low – about $300 per camping gear kit – some critics question the need for the state to be involved in such a program. Proponents say it’s in the best interest of all citizens to encourage outdoor recreation for its demonstrated physical and emotional health benefits.
New York moose sighting makes for a memorable outing
Having the encounter in such a pristine environment as Cedar River Flow with an old friend along was surely a blessing.
Bald eagles success story: New York sees record number of nesting pairs
DEC estimates current breeding population to be 323 pairs.
DEC revising permit requirement for bobcat hunting, trapping
New York hunters, trappers no longer required to obtain special permit.
New York’s breeding eagle population hits new high
Aerial surveys show that about 73 percent of bald eagle nesting territories are occupied this year.
New York launches Adventure NY initiative
Comes in conjunction with the announcement of the completion of new visitor center at Five Rivers Environmental Education Center in Delmar.
Helping to educate New Yorkers on invasive species
DEC’s Invasive Species Awareness Week runs through June 15.
A sign of progress, hope for lake sturgeon restoration in Cayuga Lake
Several 5- to 6-foot sturgeon congregating near the Lake Avenue Bridge in what is hoped may be a regular spawning run.
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