As part of International Bat Week, outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to refrain from visiting caves and mines during the fall and winter months. The State Department of Environmental Conservation says bats spend the winter hibernating in … [Read more...]
Outdoor Enthusiasts Encouraged To Respectfully Share The Woods
Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to respectfully share the woods and follow safety precautions this fall and winter. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation requested hikers, nature photographers, leaf peepers, mountain … [Read more...]
NYS Annual Arbor Day Poster Contest Has Begun
New York's annual Arbor Day Poster contest has begun. The State Department of Environmental Conservation's Urban and Community Forestry Program coordinates the contest each year to promote the value of trees in the environment and New Yorkers' … [Read more...]
Special Youth Firearms Big Game Hunt Takes Place Oct. 12-14
A special youth firearms big game hunt will take place this extended holiday weekend in New York State. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar said both resident and non-resident youth hunters aged 12 to 15 … [Read more...]
Phase IV Of Overland Trail Revitalization Complete
Another phase of a revitalization project on overland trails in Chautauqua County has been completed. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Chautauqua County Parks Department, and the Chautauqua County Partnership for … [Read more...]
State DEC Holding Stewardship Event In Chautauqua County on Saturday
The State DEC is holding a stewardship event in Chautauqua County this Saturday as part of Fish and Wildlife Day. Fish and Wildlife Day will offer service projects and educational workshops across the state, celebrating New York’s diverse wildlife … [Read more...]
Gateway Lofts Receives Brownfield Loan
The Gateway Lofts Project has made another step forward. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has approved a Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund loan of $325,000 to Southern Tier Environments for Living Inc. The loan will be used to … [Read more...]
NYS Has First Human Death From Eastern Equine Encephalitis In Almost A Decade
New York State's first person to contract Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, in almost a decade has died. Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement on Monday as State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald declared the virus spread by … [Read more...]
NYS Adopts Regulations Reducing 1-4 Dioxane In Cleaning, Personal Care Products
New York has become the first state in the nation to adopt new regulations to reduce the presence of 1,4-dioxane in household cleansing, personal care, and cosmetic products. 1,4-Dioxane is a synthetic industrial chemical commonly associated with … [Read more...]
Small Game Hunting Seasons Are Opening in NYS
The opening of small game hunting seasons in New York State has begun. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar said depending on species and location, New York offers small game hunting opportunities from … [Read more...]
