The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging parents and their children to search for winter ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking public input to improve outdoor access for people with ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is looking for input on a Superfund site in Gibson in Steuben ...

First Day Hikes is a nationwide initiative taking place in all 50 states. This is New York's 15th year participating. This year, the DEC partnered with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation ...

New York's Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) aims to increase deer harvest in several Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) across the state in 2025. Hunters can apply for Deer Management ...

The identification of a gray wolf in Otsego County several years ago has received additional attention in recent weeks, with ...

A mix of outdoors stories from New York, including information on a new interactive map designed specifically for waterfowl ...

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation warns that bird flu cases are expected to rise in the coming months, ...

As bird flu spreads this winter, NY authorities urge vigilance. Learn how to protect your farm and what steps to take if you ...

For more than four decades, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Region 5 headquarters in Ray Brook has hosted a holiday party for children. It’s the rare event where kids get ...

Nearly two years after the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) missed the deadline to deliver regulations required under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, the ...

As of Jan. 1, 2026, New York State has banned foam containers used for cold storage. The law prohibits food services, manufacturers, and distributors from using polystyrene foam containers for items ...