DEC looking for art submissions for 2017 Arbor Day poster
ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is for original art and photography submissions to be considered for a 2017 Arbor Day poster. The DEC will be…
Early bow season to start this week
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that early bowhunting seasons for deer in New York State will be starting soon. Early bow season for…
Peace Bridge air quality reported to meet federal standards
ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that the results of an extensive air monitoring study conducted on the west side of Buffalo near…
DEC announces proposed changes to freshwater fishing regulations
ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking public comments on proposed changes to freshwater fishing regulations. DEC modifies freshwater sportfishing regulations approximately every two…
‘Heightened Drought Warning’ issued for WNY
ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued a “Heightened Drought Warning” for Western New York. The warning, issued Wednesday, includes more than just Western New…
ALERT: Air quality alert in effect today
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an air quality alert throughout most of Western New York today. The alert, in effect from 11 a.m. to 11…