Conservation groups: State is falling short on goals
A lag in state land acquisition has some pressing Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration over meeting conservation goals.
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DEC Commissioner Seggos announces departure
Basil Seggos, commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Conservation, announced on Wednesday he will step down from his post this spring.
DEC looks to lower speed limit on sections of rail trail
By Mike Lynch
The state is looking to enhance traffic safety on the Adirondack Rail Trail.
Trash hauling payments included in governor’s budget
Contract and payment issues continue around trash subsidies for Essex and Hamilton counties
DEC seeks public’s input on Great Camp Santanoni access
Access to Great Camp Santanoni has been a “big disappointment” to some people with disabilities, but the DEC is working to rectify that.
DEC withholds trash subsidies
The DEC is withholding almost $1 million designated in the state budget for Hamilton and Essex counties’ solid waste expenses.
Breaking down the bond act
The state is drafting criteria for spending from the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act.
Wolf advocates: U.S. recovery plan falls short
By Mike Lynch
The state Department of Environmental Conservation's species assessment identifies 6,000 square miles of habitat for the gray wolf in the park.
Report provides inclusion ‘blueprint’ for New York’s outdoors
The state has work to do to make open spaces more equitable, inclusive and accessible, according to a new report.
Digging for quarter-century records
The first in a two-part story on how public officials and the governor used funding from the last environmental bond act authorized in 1996.