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Moose don’t have a future in New York, says retired state biologist
Below are Hick’s thoughts on a number of issues from his talk and interviews with the Explorer.
As NY’s fisher population grows, state proposes to expand trapping season
Working with researchers at Cornell University and State University of New York Environmental Science and Forestry, DEC ...
NY in talks with future owner of Whitney estate
New York’s top environmental officer said Tuesday she has been in talks with the prospective buyer of Whitney Park to ...
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Environmental police rescue wildlife, bust poachers in statewide patrols
New York’s Environmental Conservation Police are showcasing the range of their work—from wildlife rescues to marine patrols ...
Giant hogweed sightings prompt warnings from Western New York officials
Giant hogweed, an invasive plant causing severe burns, was found in Lancaster's Como Park, prompting officials to warn ...
NY State DEC proposes to modernize deer hunting regulations
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation wants to modernize how hunting tags are used. The agency recently proposed t hree changes to deer hunting regulations that it says will ...
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Environmental Conservation Department - The New York Times
As New York State environmental regulators fine-tune proposed rules governing a controversial natural-gas extraction process, wastewater disposal has emerged as a challenging issue. By Mireya Navarro ...
These six Rochester birding spots were recognized by New York state
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation added 12 new locations to the New York Birding Trail in July. Of ...