The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is holding its annual waterfowl information meeting on Sept. 21, 2022, virtually via WebEx from 7 to 9 p.m. Wildlife biologists will provide regional and statewide waterfowl news and updates, on such topics as:

• Highlights of wetland management and research programs at Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, and the Tonawanda and Oak Orchard, Northern Montezuma, and Braddock Bay wildlife management areas;
• Atlantic Flyway waterfowl populations;
• Upcoming duck and goose hunting seasons; and
• Expected impoundment fall water level status.

Participants can join the meeting via WebEx by going to https://on.ny.gov/3AWa3io or by calling 1-518-549-0500 and following the prompts: meeting number: 1616171862, password: 69738257. For general questions, contact DEC's Iroquois Wildlife field office at 585-948-5182.