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1. 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, ...
2. 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 ...
3. 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 ...
4. 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 ...
5. 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 ...
6. 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 ...
7. 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 ...
8. 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 ...
9. 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 ...
10. 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 ...
11. 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 ...
12. 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 ...
13. 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 ...
14. 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 ...
15. 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 ...