The 2024 harvest was 24 percent higher than in 2023 and about 13 percent higher than the five- and 10-year averages according to the NYS DEC. OF the two New York State zones, about 657 bears were harvested in the Northern Zone and about 1,028 bears in the Southern Zone.

The governor recently announced Amanda Lefton, a former director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, will fill the office of DEC commissioner.

A state of emergency was declared by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and around 100 fire companies were reportedly deployed.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Division of Law Enforcement has been actively enforcing the state's Environmental Conservation Law

New York may soon allow title insurance for state land acquisitions, removing its status as the only U.S. state to not permit such moves.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the March 1 start of the 2025 I BIRD NY Challenge for birders of all ages and abilities. The challenge

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has made state resources available as multiple fire departments respond to a major wildfire in Suffolk County.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has launched “I BIRD NY,” a challenge urging birders to learn about birds for a chance to win prizes,

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM), in collaboration with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), has released for public comment new proposed eligibility guidelines to allocate funding for farmland protection projects under the $4.

All across the state, you will find over 266 wheelchair-accessible locations. These include trails, parks, beaches, and campgrounds. New York State is making sure that nature is open to all, regardless of mobility challenges.

While the Trump Administration has rolled back federal environmental justice initiatives and taken efforts toward expediting federal