Below are Hick’s thoughts on a number of issues from his talk and interviews with the Explorer.

Working with researchers at Cornell University and State University of New York Environmental Science and Forestry, DEC ...

NEW YORK — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) launched a new podcast, “DEC Does What?!’. Each episode will feature conversations with DEC experts about the ...

New York’s Environmental Conservation Police are showcasing the range of their work—from wildlife rescues to marine patrols ...

New York’s top environmental officer said Tuesday she has been in talks with the prospective buyer of Whitney Park to ...

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 ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation added 12 new locations to the New York Birding Trail in July. Of ...

Basil Seggos, head of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation, plans to resign from his post later this year. Seggos has led the department since October 2015, the longest tenure for ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, or NYSDEC, recommends taking the right precautions ahead of time to prevent any unwanted incidents with a hungry bear.