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1. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 Published 01/15/2026 On behalf of Governor Kathy Hochul, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will join State and local officials to annou ...
2. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 Published 01/14/2026 On behalf of Governor Kathy Hochul, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will join State and local officials to annou ...
3. Statement from NYS Gaming Commission Chairman Brian O’Dwyer on Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address Published 01/14/2026 “The Gaming Commission fully supports and applauds Governor Hochul’s commitment to protect New Yorkers, including safeguards to prevent underage individua ...
4. In Person and Virtual Public Comment Hearings Set Regarding Columbia County Solar Facility Published 01/14/2026 ALBANY —The New York State Department of Public Service announced the Offi ...
5. STATEMENT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION COMMISSIONER AMANDA LEFTON ON 2026 STATE OF THE STATE Published 01/13/2026 Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2026 State of the State lays out a robust environmental agenda that focuses on affordability, clean water, climate resiliency, inclusivity and justice, ...
6. DEC RELEASES LAKE GEORGE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PLAN Published 01/12/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the release of a five-year (2025–2029) Fisheries Management Plan for Lake Georg ...
7. DEC AND NEW YORK SEA GRANT ANNOUNCE $200,000 FUNDING NOW AVAILABLE FOR PROJECTS TO IMPLEMENT GREAT LAKES ACTION AGENDA PRIORITIES Published 01/12/2026                                  Interested Applicants Encouraged to Join ...
8. NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF NORTH TONAWANDA’S COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN Published 01/12/2026 Plan Will Guide Future Land Use Decisions Based on the principles of Smart Growt ...
9. DEC REMINDS NEW YORKERS TO STAY ALERT FOR HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA Published 01/12/2026 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds Expected to Increase Over Winter Months  p s ...
10. STATEMENT FROM NYS ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES CORPORATION PRESIDENT AND CEO MAUREEN A. COLEMAN Published 01/09/2026 “Governor Hochul’s bold $3.75 billion plan to upgrade New York State’s water infrastructure ...
11. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION POLICE ON PATROL Published 01/09/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapter ...
12. New York Department of State Issues Warning to Consumers after Investigations of Med Spa Service Providers Published 01/08/2026 Over 200 Inspections Conducted Statewide Resulting in Suspensions, Revocations, and Fines Im ...
13. DEC SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON DRAFT POLICY TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO OUTDOOR RECREATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Published 01/08/2026 Written Comments Accepted until Monday, March 9; Virtual Public Meeting on Wednesday, February 4/str ...
14. State Parks Releases the Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement for the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail Published 01/07/2026 The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), serving as the lead agency for the State Environmental Quality Review Act, released the Final Generic Environmental ...
15. DEC FOREST RANGERS – WEEK IN REVIEW Published 01/07/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide ...
16. DEC TO HOLD JANUARY 20 PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION FOR GRAPE HOLLOW STATE FOREST UNIT MANAGEMENT PLAN DEVELOPMENT Published 01/07/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced an information session on January 20, 2026, to sol ...
17. DEC ENCOURAGES VOLUNTEER CAMPGROUND AMBASSADORS TO SIGN UP FOR 2026 CAMPING SEASON Published 01/06/2026 Applications Due by January 30, 2026  span style="font-size: 12pt; font ...
18. DEC’S ANNUAL TREE AND SHRUB SEEDLING SALE IS NOW OPEN Published 01/06/2026 Trees Planted Contribute to the State’s Goal of Planting 25 Million Tree ...
19. DEC ANNOUNCES LICENSED GUIDE PROGRAM 2026 EXAM DATES Published 01/06/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced upcoming dates for the New York State Licensed Guide exam. Licen ...
20. In-Person Public Comment Hearing Set Regarding Clinton County Solar Facility Published 01/06/2026 ALBANY —The New York State Department of Pu ...
21. DEC ANNOUNCES JANUARY 21 ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE LISTENING SESSION FOR NEWBURGH Published 01/05/2026 Community Conversations and Engagement around New York State’s Sustained Efforts to Advance Environm ...
22. DEC ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF FINAL ADIRONDACK BROOK TROUT POND MANAGEMENT PLAN Published 01/05/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the release of the final Adirondack Brook ...
23. DEC RELEASES DRAFT ACCESS AND PUBLIC USE PLAN FOR LAKEVIEW WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Published 01/05/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released a draft Access and Public Use Plan (APUP) for the Lakeview Wildli ...
24. DPS Marks Significant 2025 Achievements Published 01/05/2026 Ensuring Affordability Remains Top Priority  ALBANY — The New York S ...
25. DEC REGION 9 ANNOUNCES GRANT FUNDING TO LOCAL EMERGENCY FOOD RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS Published 01/02/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Region 9 celebrated the recent awarding ...
26. DEC ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $22 MILLION FOR CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES GRANT AWARDS Published 01/02/2026 Largest-Ever Grant Awards Bolstered by Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act Fundin ...
27. DEC REMINDS NEW YORKERS OF EXPANDED WASTE REDUCTION LAWS TAKING EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2026 Published 12/31/2025 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding businesses, organizations, and consumers of upcoming waste reductio ...
28. DEC ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF SPRUCE GROUSE RELEASES Published 12/30/2025 Thirteen-Year Effort Concludes with Successful 2025 Translocation Long-Term Monitoring and Habi ...
29. NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE AWARDS OVER $19 MILLION FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS THROUGH THE 2025 REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INITIATIVE Published 12/30/2025 Funding Through Key Department of State Programs Will Help Redevelop Former Brownf ...
30. DEC ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF THE CATSKILLS FIRE TOWER CHALLENGE Published 12/30/2025 2026 Challenge Includes Two New Fire Towers in Delaware County   span style="font-size: 11.0p ...