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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 ...
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 ...
Sisters of St. Joseph, DEC protect 43 acres in Brentwood from development
The Sisters of St. Joseph's 43-acre woodland in Brentwood is now protected, safeguarding aquifers and enhancing community ...
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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 ...
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Forest Rangers rescue hikers, assist law enforcement in busy week across New York
Forest Rangers responded to a wide range of incidents last week, including wilderness rescues, search operations, and public ...
New York’s deer hunting could go digital with smartphone tagging
The New York state DEC is proposing digital hunting tags, a shorter reporting deadline, and new opportunities for youth ...
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 three changes to deer hunting regulations that it says will ...