Officers with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation say they discovered undersized lobsters at fish markets during impromptu inspections

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) recently released draft amendments to State Environmental Quality Review

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.

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,

Not only is February the most dangerous month for avalanches, but recent conditions are making the danger even higher in New York. Here's why:

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

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 State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar has announced another safe year of hunting seasons, with 2024-25 seasons being the

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).

Ball said, “The distinguished New York AEM-Leopold Conservation award is a great way to honor New York’s farmers who work hard to protect our environment and combat climate change; preserve soil health and water quality;

Applications are underway for New York State’s 2025 Agricultural Environmental Management Leopold Conservation Award.

The NYS DEC noted that after the human rescue, the team tried their efforts to rescue the deer which was still lying on the ice. A rescue boat was used to successfully tow the deer to shore.