Women in Science webinar series The DEC Hudson River Estuary Program and the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve are offering a series of webinars... Home 13 Jan 2026 | 10:19
DEC planning better access for people with disabilities New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton recently announced the release of... Home 13 Jan 2026 | 05:35
New waste reduction laws in effect The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding businesses, organizations, and consumers of... Home 07 Jan 2026 | 08:45
Staying safe on winter hikes Don’t let snow stop you from hiking your favorite New York State trails this winter. Grab a pair of snowshoes to explore... Home 07 Jan 2026 | 07:13
DEC: PFAS widespread in communities, nature PFAS, also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a class of human-made chemicals that were widely used in various... Home 06 Jan 2026 | 03:50
Preparing your home for winter As winter temperatures continue to drop, now is the time to think about actions needed to winterize our homes. Simple tasks... Home 30 Dec 2025 | 11:04
Record-breaking haul for CleanSweepNY New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced on Dec. 29 that 2025 was... Home 30 Dec 2025 | 09:19
NYS funds for adult mental health programs available On Monday, Dec. 29, the New York State Office of Mental Health announced the availability of $6.6 million to expand a community-based... Home 30 Dec 2025 | 04:31
Opinion: Priorities and reflection The new year brings many things with it: new opportunities, new challenges and, of course, a new legislative session. As... Letters to the Editor 29 Dec 2025 | 07:59
DEC: Review safety guidelines before ice fishing New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding ice anglers to put safety first when venturing... Home 26 Dec 2025 | 05:07
First Day Hikes coming soon There are plenty of opportunities to join guided hikes, walks, and strolls across New York State. Taking place annually on... Local News 23 Dec 2025 | 02:57
DEC Summer Camp registration opens March 22 Online registration for DEC’s 2026 Summer Camps program will open Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 1 p.m. The six weeks of environmental... Home 23 Dec 2025 | 02:11
Opinion: Celebrate National Bill of Rights Day National Bill of Rights Day is celebrated each and every year on Dec. 15 to commemorate the ratification of the first 10... Letters to the Editor 17 Dec 2025 | 02:35
‘Don’t Be Salty’ campaign begins New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today joined State and local officials... Home 10 Dec 2025 | 12:41
DEC finalizes pollution tracking program On Dec. 1, 2025, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the... Home 03 Dec 2025 | 04:00
