The town of Mina is receiving funding to construct a new wastewater treatment and sanitary sewer collection system. The $10 million from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) grant … [Read more...]
NYS Freshwater Wetlands Act Regulations Adopted
New regulations under the State's Freshwater Wetlands Act have been officially adopted. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced the adoption of updated regulations that implement new statutory … [Read more...]
Car, Tractor-Trailer Crash On Rt 60 Causes Road Shut Down, Hazmat Response
A crash between a car and a tractor-trailer closed Route 60 on Saturday and required the Haz Mat team. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said that 22-year old Aurora Wilson of Sinclairville was southbound on Route 60 when she tried to turn … [Read more...]
NYS ‘Holiday Hunt’ Takes Place Dec. 26-Jan. 1
New York's "Holiday Hunt" will take place from December 26 through January 1. The state Department of Environmental Conservation initiated the holiday hunt in 2021 after a survey the previous year indicated strong support for the additional … [Read more...]
NYS Asking Beaver Trappers To Trap in Wildlife Management Areas Where Beavers Causing Damage
New York State is asking beaver trappers to help reduce beavers where their activity is causing damage. The State Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging beaver trappers to visit specific Wildlife Management Areas and a State … [Read more...]
Outdoor Enthusiasts Encouraged To Stay Out of Caves, Mines in Fall and Winter To Protect Hibernating Bats
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...]
