Stay alert for bird flu Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continues to infect birds and mammals across the U.S. and Canada, including New... Home 14 Jan 2026 | 12:29
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
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
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
Regulations for emissions reduction proposed On Dec. 10, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Energy Research and Development... Home 17 Dec 2025 | 07:37
‘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
‘Water Connects Us All’ poster contest announced “Water Connects Us All” will be the theme for the 21st annual water conservation poster contest for middle school students.... Home 04 Nov 2025 | 06:27
Area public lands used by fall hunters and hikers With hunting seasons underway and fall hiking still at its peak, DEC is encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to follow safety... Home 20 Oct 2025 | 11:53
New hunting changes for 2025 Hunters should be aware of changes to carcass tagging, harvest reporting, and crossbow hunting opportunities for the 2025-26... Home 08 Oct 2025 | 02:34
Statewide burn ban in effect through Oct. 15 Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently announced a statewide burn ban due... Home 03 Oct 2025 | 05:00
DEC: Use caution with outdoor burning this season New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton is urging all New Yorkers to exercise... Home 30 Sep 2025 | 03:42
