New York State ECOs tackle environmental violations and wildlife protection
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Division of Law Enforcement has been actively enforcing the state's Environmental Conservation Law
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New York DEC Officers Issue 32 Citations for Fishing Violations on Oneida Lake
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's police officers issued 32 citations earlier this month for a range of fishing violations.
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New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation Marks 21st Successful Year for New York State’s Brownfield Cleanup Program
New York State’s Brownfield Cleanup Program is a critical tool supporting community revitalization efforts across the state, cleaning up environmental pollution, and transforming former industrial properties while improving local economies and quality of life for New Yorkers and their families,
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New York Proposes Regulatory Amendments to Implement Environmental Justice Law
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) recently released draft amendments to State Environmental Quality Review
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New York State audit finds gaps in dam safety oversight
A new audit from the New York State Comptroller’s Office has identified significant gaps in the Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) oversight of dam safety, raising concerns over public safety and regulatory compliance.
Bird flu likely found in about 20 birds in East Patchogue, state DEC confirms
The virus  has already been found in birds in the area, so people should "strongly consider" these birds are positive, the DEC said.
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US state of New York cracks down on undersized lobsters at fish markets
Officers with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation say they discovered undersized lobsters at fish markets during impromptu inspections
New York’s Environmental Laws and Court Decisions May Limit the State’s Ability To Transition to Clean Energy
New York State has set ambitious goals relating to net zero and energy transition. Unfortunately, New York State laws and court decisions may actually work against implementing these policies and goals.
New York had second safest hunting season on record in 2024
The 2024 hunting season was among the safest on record, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. DEC investigated 11 hunting-related shooting incidents, and 11 tree stand incidents, in 2024
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Safety tips for hunters as New York marks record-low incidents this hunting season
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced another safe year of hunting seasons, with 2024-25 seasons being the second safest on record. DEC released its annual report documenting hunting ...
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Wind energy advocate named to lead New York environmental agency
Governor Kathy Hochul has named former state official Amanda Lefton as next in line to be Commissioner of NYS DEC.
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New York’s brownfield cleanup program marks 21 years of success
New York State’s Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) continues its mission of environmental restoration, with 61 sites cleaned and 71 new ones added in 2024, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).