Recent News from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

DEC Hosts National Public Meeting on the Draft National Fish, Wildlife and Plants Climate Adaptation Strategy

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:54:29 -0000

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Division of Fish, Wildlife & Marine Resources and the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies will co-host a public meeting to discuss the draft National Fish, Wildlife and Pl...

DEC Releases Draft Spruce Grouse Recovery Plan for Public Review

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:13:54 -0000

A proposed Spruce Grouse Recovery Plan is available for public review and comment, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced today.

Media Advisory for Today, February 2

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:13:21 -0000

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens will tour stream work completed by Route 73 in the hamlet of Keene Valley. Following the tour, Commissioner Martens will hold a media availability regarding the Flood...

Media Advisory for Thursday, February 2

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:27:48 -0000

DEC: 2011 Ties for Safest Year in New York Hunting History

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:50:51 -0000

The 2011 hunting season tied 2009 for New York State's safest year of hunting on record based on the number of hunting-related shooting incidents, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced today.

DEC Reminds Water Withdrawers to Report Their Water Use

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:48:37 -0000

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding entities that currently use significant volumes of New York's water, including from the Great Lakes, that they must report their water use by February 15.

$1 Million in DEC Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants Awarded to 24 Organizations Statewide

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:28:32 -0000

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) awarded 24 Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants to organizations across the state that serve communities facing environmental harm and risk, DEC Commissioner Joe Martens an...

DEC Seeks Fines of $187,500 from U.S. Energy for Water Quality Violations in Allegany State Park Stream

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:11:34 -0000

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) filed an administrative complaint seeking an order requiring U.S. Energy Development Corporation to pay $187,500 for water quality violations associated with Pennsylvania drilling activities t...

Hurricane Irene-Tropical Storm Lee Flood Recovery Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:16:05 -0000

A $30 million-grant program for communities and businesses in New York recovering from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee is now accepting grant applications, Empire State Development and the Department of Environmental Conservation announced ...

DEC Releases Draft Bobcat Management Plan

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:37:21 -0000

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the release of a proposed five-year bobcat management plan for public review and comment. "The plan, once final, will guide the management of bobcat in New York Stat...

DEC To Hold Public Meeting on Harbor at Hastings Cleanup Plan

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:05:28 -0000

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation invites the public to comment on its proposed remedy for the Harbor at Hastings site cleanup, the agency announced today. A public meeting is set for Thursday, January 26 at the James Har...

DEC, Siena College Host Green Chemistry Workshop for Science Teachers in the Capital Region

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:24:22 -0000

High school science teachers from around the Capital Region today participated in a hands-on training on the principles of green chemistry provided by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at Siena College in Loudonville, DEC...

DEC Accepting Applications for Pheasant Release Program

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:12:50 -0000

The application period is now open for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's cooperative Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program, the agency announced today. The program enhances opportunities for pheasant hunting in New York state ...

MEDIA ADVISORY - DEC and Siena College Host Green Chemistry Workshop for High School Teachers

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:49:11 -0000

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DEC To Start Accepting Applications for 2012 Summer Camp Program

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:24:59 -0000

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will be accepting applications for its 2012 Summer Camp Program starting January 28, DEC Commissioner Joe Martens announced today.

DEC Proposes Ground-Breaking Power Sector Regulations

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:05:28 -0000

Under draft regulations developed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation new or expanding electric generating facilities in New York would be required to evaluate the potential disproportionate impacts on nearby environment...

DEC Announces Public Hearings on Proposed Air Quality Regulation

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:55:31 -0000

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will be holding public hearings on proposed amendments to 6 NYCRR Parts 219, and 200; Part 248 and revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP).

DEC Seeks Information about Sick or Dead Deer

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:10:28 -0000

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is asking the public to report any instances of deer appearing sick or acting abnormally. DEC is only investigating deer that appear to have died from unknown causes and not those t...

DEC to Hold Three Santanoni Winter Open Houses

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:16:40 -0000

Three Winter Weekend events will be held at historic Camp Santanoni, located in the town of Newcomb in Essex County, allowing cross-country skiers and snowshoers access to camp properties to rest and view interpretative displays, the New York Stat...

Commissioner Martens Statement on Closing of the Comment Period

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:52:54 -0000

"There has been an unprecedented response to this issue with tens of thousands of comments submitted. All comments are being carefully considered as we develop the final rules and conditions for high-volume hydraulic fracturing. In addition, the f...

DEC Amends Chronic Wasting Disease Regulations in Response to Maryland Discovery

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:31:43 -0000

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has revised its Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) regulations to prohibit the importation of certain parts of white-tailed deer taken in the state of Maryland effective immediately, DEC...

DEC Announces Changes to Recreational and Commercial Blackfish Fishing Regulations

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:39:09 -0000

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has set new recreational and commercial fishing rules for blackfish (tautog) beginning immediately. These emergency changes are necessary to comply with interstate management measures to ...

DEC Reminds Anglers of New Ice Fishing Regulations

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:37:47 -0000

With the onset of winter, the thoughts of many anglers often turn to ice fishing and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today reminds ice anglers about a recent change to the Environmental Conservation Law.

DEC: New Electronic Waste Law Takes Effect January 1

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:22:05 -0000

Private and public waste haulers/transporters and solid or hazardous waste management facilities will no longer be allowed to dispose of electronic waste, such as televisions, computers, computer peripherals, etc., in a solid or hazardous waste ma...

DEC Lifeguard Tests Begin January 8, 2012

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:45:52 -0000

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is offering free lifeguard tests in the Adirondack and Catskill regions starting January 8, 2012, the agency announced today. Tests will be given to individuals 16 and older interested in...

I FISH NY Freshwater Fishing Map Now Available From DEC

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:30:24 -0000

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Bureau of Fisheries is offering a new, full color map/brochure free of charge for individuals who fish in the freshwaters of New York, the agency announced today. The I FISH NY Guide ...

Two Found Guilty in Civil and Criminal Contempt Stormwater Case

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:14:46 -0000

On December 9, the New York State Supreme Court in Greene County found Fless 5 Development, Inc. and its CEO Shane Klein of Brooklyn guilty of criminal and civil contempt by virtue of their violation of a court-ordered stipulation that required th...

NYSDEC Seeks Information in Copper Theft

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:16:20 -0000

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Law Enforcement is seeking help from the public in solving a theft of brass and copper from the J&L Steel Remediation Site (former Jones and Laughlin Ore Processing site)...

New York State Acquires 600 Acres Along Black Creek

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:40:30 -0000

New York State acquired nearly 600 acres of public land creating the Black Creek State Forest in the town of Esopus, Ulster County, which adjoins the rustic retreat of noted naturalist John Burroughs, New York State Department of Environmental Con...

Media Advisory: Land Acquisition Announcement in the Town of Esopus

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:05:57 -0000

DEC is holding an event tomorrow (Thursday, 12/22/11) in the Town of Esopus to announce an important land acquisition. Kathy Moser, newly appointed DEC Deputy Commissioner for Natural Resources, will be making the announcement. The event will be h...