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Halloween Owl Prowl Thrives As Arboretum Rite of Passage for Kids of All Ages

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:49:18 -0000

Once again, families throughout the extended Capital Region are invited attend the annual Halloween Owl Prowl at the Landis Arboretum on Friday, October 24 from 7 - 8:30 pm. Cost: $5/person; $15/family.

DEC Celebrates Nine Years Of SCA Hudson Valley Stewardship

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:19:49 -0000

Hailing the Student Conservation Association's (SCA) Hudson Valley Program, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today recognized the nine years of environmental stewardship work in the Hudson Valley in a ceremony held...

CORRECTED: Communities Across New York Awarded “Grants” for Quadricentennial Celebration Projects

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:16:59 -0000

More than 250 schools, grassroots organizations and local governments in the Hudson and Champlain valleys have been awarded "mini grants" to help bring supplemental funds to their preparation and planning for celebrating the 400th anniversary of t...

DEC Reopens Shellfishing in Parts of Hempstead Bay

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:50:13 -0000

Improved water quality has led the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to re-open 1,100 acres of shellfish beds year-round in Hempstead Bay, Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today. The change will allow some shellfish ...

NYS Clean Diesel Regulations Show Promise

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:27:01 -0000

A coalition of environmental and public health groups today urged adoption of regulations drafted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) which implement aspects of the New York State Diesel Emission Reduction Act of 2...

NYSDEC Acts to Tighten Controls On Odors At Bronx Plant

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:40:14 -0000

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has taken the first of three steps designed to tighten controls on odor-generating processes at the sewage sludge pelletization plant owned by New York Organic Fertilizer Company...

State Bar Association Announces Global Warming Task Force

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:25:26 -0000

New York State Bar Association today announced the creation of a Task Force on Global Warming to address the profound impact climate change is having on our natural environment and ecosystems. Created by Association President Bernice K. Leber (Are...

DEC Reports: Progress At Contaminated Former Utility Company Sites In NYC And Long Island

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:04:00 -0000

One year after dramatically expanding the number of contaminated, former utility sites in New York City and Long Island that are under state cleanup oversight, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has made steady progr...

DEC Launches New "Environmental Leaders" Initiative for Businesses and Organizations

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:07:04 -0000

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced an initiative that will help and encourage businesses to excel when it comes to environmental standards and practices. The "New York Environmen...

Public Meetings Set for Developing Scope of Review for Horizontal Drilling in the Marcellus Shale

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:01:20 -0000

As a first step in analyzing the potential environmental impacts of high-volume hydraulic fracturing of horizontal wells in New York's natural gas-bearing Marcellus and Utica shale formations, the New York State Department of Environmental Conserv...

Students from Across the State Engage in Hands-on Scientific Learning Exercises in the Hudson River

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:34:18 -0000

On Tuesday, Oct. 7, students from the mouth of the majestic Hudson River in the New York Harbor to Troy will participate in the sixth-annual "A Day in the Life of the Hudson River" field program. Hosted by the New York State Department of Environm...

DEC And SCA Celebrate Ten Years Of Adirondack Stewardship

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:45:22 -0000

The Student Conservation Association's (SCA) Adirondack Program celebrated 10 years of stewardship work in the Adirondacks during a recognition ceremony on Friday at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Whitney Headq...

DEC Meets With Quebec Officials Regarding Franklin County Landfill

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:28:41 -0000

Representatives of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) met recently with Quebec environmental officials of Région of Montérégie from the Minist re du Développement durable, de l'Environneme...

Leaf-Peeping at the Landis Arboretum:

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:09:54 -0000

Leaf-peeping gives way to awe at the beautiful 548-acres Landis Arboretum: an unforgettable place where visitors of every age marvel at the everyday- and exotic- treasures of this noteworthy collection of trees and shrubs from around the globe set...

Record Number Of Youth Attend DEC Environmental Camps In 2008

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:12:46 -0000

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today that a record-breaking 1,541 young people attended DEC's 2008 Summer Environmental Education Camps. This is the highest attendance in the camp ...

Nature, History, and Horses Hooves Draw Adventurous

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:19:45 -0000

Schoharie County offers great value for cost-conscience families and individuals looking for affordable fun close to home for the upcoming Columbus Day weekend. Two nearby events -- the two-day History Fair at the Old Stone Fort Museum and a Wild-...

Belleayre Set To Ski 7 Days a Week As Opening Day Announced

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:17:32 -0000

Belleayre Mountain will be open for riding and skiing seven days a week for the 2008-2009 season, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced today. Weather and conditions permitting, Belleayre will open the day after Tha...

Media Advisory: A Day in the Life of the Hudson River Estuary 2008

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:50:46 -0000

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NYS Assemblyman Bob Sweeney Honored In 2008 Environmental Voters' Guide

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:30:21 -0000

In the only scorecard that grades New York lawmakers according to their votes on legislation that could benefit or harm the state's natural resources, EPL/Environmental Advocates documented a narrowing of the recent "green gap" between state Senat...

DEC Approves Opening Two Roads On State Lands to ATVs

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:09:08 -0000

After an extensive review, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Regional Director Judy Drabicki announced today that sections of two roads on state lands that connect Jefferson and Oswego counties will be re-opened to all-terrai...

DEC Partners With Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:15:14 -0000

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced the signing of a five-year contract with the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP), an award-winning program focused on detecting and ...

TODAY: RelightNY, Children for Children, and City Year Help NYC Go Green

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:30:26 -0000

New York City youth in partnership with RelightNY, Children for Children, and City Year will come together for a day of service. As announced by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg at the ServiceNation Summit earlier this month, all will join f...

DEC Temporarily Closes Shellfishing Areas in Certain Suffolk County Towns

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:04:44 -0000

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that it will designate certain shellfish harvesting areas within Suffolk County as temporarily closed to shellfishing. These temporary emergency closures will go int...

DEC Announces The Graduation Of 23 New Environmental Conservation Officers

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:55:07 -0000

Twenty-three new Environmental Conservation Officers graduated today, joining the ranks of the state Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) police force, and will soon be in the field protecting New York's natural resources and the publi...

Media Advisory

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:24:37 -0000

On Friday, September 26, 2008, at 11 a.m., 23 new Environmental Conservation Officers will be graduating to join the ranks of the state Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) police force. The graduation ceremony will take place at the D...

DEC Grants Available For Eradication Of Invasive Species

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:43:19 -0000

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced that grant applications are now being accepted for projects proposing to eradicate terrestrial invasive species. Terrestrial invasive species i...

CORRECTION: Media Advisory

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:34:49 -0000

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrates the Revitalized Nature Trail at GCC

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:36:57 -0000

Just in time for leaf peepers and happy hikers' autumn walks, Genesee Community College announces the grand reopening of its Nature Trail on the southwestern fringe the College's Batavia campus. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Thursday, ...

NYS Environmental Voters' Guide To Be Released Oct. 1

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:51:07 -0000

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U.S. Congress Approves Great Lakes Compact

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:34:40 -0000

Environmental groups across New York State applauded the U.S. Congress today for protecting the integrity of the Great Lakes by passing the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact. With growing threats to export water from the...

New York State Parks Join In Annual International Beach Cleanup

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:18:39 -0000

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash today announced that state parks across New York will participate in a state-wide beach cleanup on Saturday, September 20, 2008 as part of the 22nd Annual ...

New York To Send Team Of Experts To Help Massachusetts Fight Outbreak Of Asian Longhorned Beetles

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:43:09 -0000

New York State will be sending a team of trained DEC forestry staff to assist Massachusetts in surveying and quantifying the extent of tree and forest damage caused by the Asian Longhorned Beetle, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Com...

SUNY Cortland Student Designs Beaver Trail at Lime Hollow

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:42:19 -0000

SUNY Cortland senior Elizabeth Hensel of Romulus, N.Y., will see months of her hard work come to fruition during the grand opening of the Beaver Tail Trail at the Lime Hollow Center for Environment and Culture on Saturday, Sept. 27.

House Passes Legislation to Clean Up Great Lakes Toxic Hot Spots

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:33:17 -0000

The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to reauthorize and triple the authorization for cleaning up legacy contamination at orphaned sites around the Great Lakes. Scheduled to sunset at the end of September, reauthorizing the Great Lakes Leg...

CSC gets high marks on the environment

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:32:32 -0000

Chadron State College gets high marks for its efforts to help the environment in a recent report by the National Wildlife Federation.

Repeat of Depression, Dust Bowl unlikely, speaker at CSC says

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:52:00 -0000

No region suffered more during the drought and Depression in the 1930s than the Northern Great Plains that includes the Dakotas and Nebraska, according to Dr. Rolland Dewing, a long-time history professor at Chadron State College who returned to t...

State Board Recommends 39 Nominations For State & National Registers Of Historic Places

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:42:37 -0000

The New York State Board for Historic Preservation today recommended the addition of 39 properties to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Property owners, municipalities and organizations from communities throughout the state spon...

DEC Announces Annual Beach Cleanup Effort in New York

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:24:32 -0000

As the largest volunteer effort in the marine environment approaches on Saturday, September 20, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today encouraged New Yorkers to join in to help clean up the st...

DEC Announces Release Of Pheasants For 2008 Hunting Season

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:17:14 -0000

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced that approximately 25,000 adult pheasants will be released on lands open to public hunting for this fall's pheasant hunting season. The pheasan...

New York State DOT Breaks New Ground On Environment

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:16:17 -0000

New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Astrid C. Glynn today announced a first-in-the-nation initiative that will encourage the designers of department projects to minimize impacts to the environment and promote sustaina...

DEC Commissioner Joins Utica Mayor Roefaro in Declaring Bossert Site Available for Redevelopment

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:32:34 -0000

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today joined Utica Mayor David R. Roefaro to mark the official completion of the extensive and complicated cleanup of the former Bossert Manufacturing facility...

Media Advisory: Event to be Held at Bossert Site in Utica Tomorrow

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:03:46 -0000

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis and City of Utica Mayor David R. Roefaro will be holding a press conference at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Sept. 16, at the former Bossert Manufacturing facility to a...

Belleayre Fall Festival to Be Held Oct. 11-12 at Delaware and Ulster Railroad

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:37:02 -0000

The 29th Annual Belleayre Fall Festival will be held this coming Columbus Day weekend, but at a new location thanks to a partnership announced today by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Delaware and Ulster R...

N.Y.S. to Host International “Green Chemistry” Confab

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:21:09 -0000

New York State will be the center of the "green" chemistry and engineering movement when Albany hosts an international "Green Chemistry Conference," Sept. 15-18. It is the first time this gathering of technical experts is being held in the United ...

FIRST FISHING CLINIC FOR PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES PROVES POPULAR

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:18:10 -0000

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation expect a full turnout when they host their first free fishing clinic for people of all abilities and their friends, famil...

MEDIA ADVISORY

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:10:37 -0000

Pursuant to the notification requirements of Section 17-1743 of the Environmental Conservation Law, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Spill Hotline has received, and is investigating the following report: Spill rep...

State Environmental Commissioner Welcomes City Council Questions on Gas Drilling

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:11:53 -0000

In testimony prepared for a public hearing Wednesday, New York State Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis advised the New York City Council that natural gas drilling in the city's watershed is not imminent. The commissioner p...

DEC Sets Hearings on Draft Hazardous Waste Facility Siting Plan

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:40:08 -0000

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced 10 dates for hearings in October and November on the state's draft Hazardous Waste Facility Siting Plan and draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) that ...

DEC Temporarily Closes Shellfishing Areas in All Nassau and Suffolk County Towns

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:34:48 -0000

After Tropical Storm Hannah passes the area, DEC's shellfisheries program will collect rainfall information from around Long Island. Areas affected by less than three (3) inches of rainfall will be reopened. Those areas affected by more than three...

State and City Announce Agreement to Allow New Recreational Uses in the Town of Windham

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:20:37 -0000

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced an access agreement that will create new recreational opportunities in the Catskill region, includ...

DEC Finalizes Catskill Park State Land Master Plan

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:15:15 -0000

The plan guiding the future management of the state's 292,000 acres in the Catskill Forest Preserve has been finalized, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today. The update to the Cats...

Environmental Advocates of New York Statement on Governor Paterson’s Recent RGGI Comments

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:49:33 -0000

"Environmental Advocates of New York is calling on Governor David Paterson to clarify once and for all his position on the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, the country's first cap-and-trade plan to reduce the pollution that is changing our clim...

Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for New York State

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:40:51 -0000

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...

New York National Guard Hurricane Gustav Update

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:22:04 -0000

Following Sunday's mobilization of forces by New York State Governor David A. Patterson, members of the New York National Guard continue their efforts today to support the Gulf Coast response to Hurricane Gustav.

Comprehensive Environmental Enforcement Settlement Reached with Putnam County

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:50:36 -0000

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced the settlement of a comprehensive enforcement action with Putnam County to address multiple violations of the state's environmental laws regarding se...

Natural Gas Production Dips Slightly in 2007

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:25:41 -0000

Natural gas production from New York wells continued at high levels in 2007, although numbers fell just below 2006's record breaking production figures, State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today.

The Race is ON! Arboretum 5K and Awesome August Events

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:08:09 -0000

Accepting the challenge of the Landis Arboretum to the entire New York State Legislature, Assemblyman Peter Lopez (R) plans to be on hand at the Landis Arboretum on Saturday, August 30 for that organization's Awesome August Perfecta.

Busy Camping Season Continues Into Labor Day Weekend

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:37:42 -0000

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

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:23:36 -0000

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

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:03:46 -0000

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

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:55:46 -0000

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

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:32:17 -0000

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

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:40:59 -0000

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

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:42:58 -0000

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

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:27:31 -0000

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

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:19:50 -0000

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

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:58:00 -0000

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

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:03:20 -0000

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

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:28:36 -0000

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

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:01:56 -0000

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

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:45:41 -0000

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

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:11:13 -0000

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

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:53:51 -0000

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

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:11:36 -0000

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

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:56:07 -0000

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

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:23:17 -0000

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

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:43:05 -0000

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

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:58:28 -0000

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

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:30:33 -0000

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

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:28:05 -0000

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

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:05:50 -0000

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

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:44:01 -0000

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?

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:39:10 -0000

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

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:26:11 -0000

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

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:58:37 -0000

"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

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:03:50 -0000

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

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:47:02 -0000

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

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:40:30 -0000

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

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:44:43 -0000

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

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:54:09 -0000

Environmental Watchdog Calls On NYS Gov & Legislature to Protect Public Safety, DEC Staff

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:40:27 -0000

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

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:00:25 -0000

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

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:10:25 -0000

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

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:04:35 -0000

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

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:56:40 -0000

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

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:01:19 -0000

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

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:19:54 -0000

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

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:43:55 -0000

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

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:18 -0000

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

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:21:12 -0000

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

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:35:24 -0000

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

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:28:41 -0000

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

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:23:59 -0000

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

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:20:06 -0000

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

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:13:11 -0000

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

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:00:22 -0000

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

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:40:37 -0000

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

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:12:45 -0000

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

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:47:41 -0000

DEC Investigating Fish And Mudpuppy Die-Off On Lake Erie Shore

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:42:23 -0000

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

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:32:00 -0000

DEC Reports

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:27:56 -0000

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

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:24:54 -0000

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

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:11:52 -0000

Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for New York State

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:49:20 -0000

Treadwell Speaks About Offshore Drilling

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:46:54 -0000

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

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:44:04 -0000

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,

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:07:41 -0000

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

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:32:26 -0000

New York Forest Rangers, DEC Crew Join Fight Against California Wildfires

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:19:03 -0000

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

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:00:22 -0000

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

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:41:40 -0000

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

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:17:23 -0000

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

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:58:00 -0000

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

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:50:29 -0000

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

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:43:23 -0000

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

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:43:00 -0000

State Council of Parks Meeting

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:55:31 -0000

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

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:54:18 -0000

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

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:09:39 -0000

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

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:37:48 -0000

Public Invited to Information Session on Potential Marcellus Shale Drilling

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:27:09 -0000

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

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:11:18 -0000

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

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:46:48 -0000

DEC Arrests Two on Timber Theft Charge

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:43:08 -0000

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

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:33:09 -0000

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

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:02:10 -0000

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

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:22:16 -0000

DEC to Reopen Shellfishing Areas in Huntington, Suffolk County

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:00:15 -0000

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

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:51:20 -0000

$28 million revitalization of Long Island's state parks moving ahead.

New Permit Would Reduce Phosphorous in Owasco Lake and Inlet

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:49:20 -0000

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

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:11:04 -0000

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

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:31:34 -0000

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

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:28:14 -0000

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

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:25:07 -0000

Featuring JD Winslow's Equestrian Entertainment

Environmental Watchdog Applauds Fiscal Fix For Brownfield Cleanup Tax Credits

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:06:40 -0000

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

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:49:41 -0000

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

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:49:20 -0000

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

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:54:05 -0000

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

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:28:13 -0000

*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

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:06:51 -0000

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

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:59:57 -0000

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

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:54:24 -0000

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

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:50:29 -0000

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

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:21:54 -0000

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

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:09:20 -0000

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

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:49:16 -0000

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:

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:17:25 -0000

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:

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:06:20 -0000

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DEC Arrests Seafood Wholesalers

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:53:52 -0000

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

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:51:48 -0000

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...