News from NYSDEC

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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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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 ...

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...

DEC Warns Motorists to be Alert for Moose in the Adirondacks

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:50:46 -0000

Motorists should be alert for moose on roadways in the Adirondacks and surrounding areas at this time of year - a peak of moose activity - the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) cautioned today.

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...

DEC Opens New Areas to Bear Hunting in Central and Western New York

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:56:51 -0000

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced that the state has adopted regulations that open new areas to black bear hunting this fall. The new regulations expand bear hunting to 13 addit...

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...

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...

Media Alert

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:09:39 -0000

The Student Conservation Association's (SCA) Hudson Valley AmeriCorps Program members work with NYSDEC Natural Resources staff to help restore a tidal wetland area on Staten Island.

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...

DEC Adopts New Freshwater Fishing Rules for 2008-2010 Seasons

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:49:06 -0000

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced the finalization of changes to freshwater fishing regulations for the 2008-2010 seasons. These new regulations will become effective on October...

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...

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...

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.

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 Temporary Closure of Three Shellfishing Areas

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:17:19 -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 Labor Day holiday. These closures are p...

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...

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.

Sporting Licenses Available Starting Today In DEC’S Buffalo and Allegany Regional Offices

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:46:13 -0000

Beginning Monday, August 18, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Region 9 offices in Buffalo and Allegany will offer the opportunity to purchase sporting licenses. Hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and Deer Ma...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

Media Advisory

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:02:35 -0000

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) and the Open Space Institute (OSI) will be holding a press conference to announce a new Adirondack-based educational and ec...

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.

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

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...

Media Advisory

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:11:04 -0000

New York forest rangers and other Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) personnel are scheduled to return home following a 16 day combat effort against raging wildfires at the Los Padres National Forest in Big Sur, California.

Media Advisory

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:41:18 -0000

New York forest rangers and other Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) personnel are scheduled to return home following a 16-day combat effort against raging wildfires at the Los Padres National Forest in Big Sur, California.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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 ...

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

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...

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.

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.

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

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

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...

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...

DEC Announces Tentative 2008-09 Waterfowl Hunting Seasons

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:26:59 -0000

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced the tentative schedule for many of New York's 2008-2009 waterfowl hunting seasons, allowing sportsmen and sportswomen to plan outdoor activitie...

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...

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 ...

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.

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 ...