DEC’s Forest Health crew in region 8 assisted the New York State Hemlock Initiative in releasing 2,042 Laricobius nigrinus at Rattlesnake Hill Wildlife Management Area Oct. 23. Laricobius … more

DEC’s aquatic invasive species team has recently been made aware of a new invasive species in New York and the United States: water soldier. Water soldier (Stratiotes aloides) looks similar in … more

It’s no secret that packaging disposal is an issue when it comes to the holidays. To ensure you are reducing, reusing, and recycling things correctly, check out this handy chart. You can also … more

PFAS are a class of manmade chemicals that have been widely used in various consumer, commercial and industrial products since the 1940s. When intentionally added to apparel, PFAS chemicals provide … more

A red pine scale is a scale insect native to Japan that feeds on red pine trees. Red pine scale nymphs settle down on a tree’s terminal end branches, feeding on sap and eventually causing the … more

Although spring is best known for flowers, winter has its own beautiful blooms. After fall foliage disappears, American witch-hazel brings color to the forest. American witch-hazel’s bright … more

DEC is seeking feedback on the draft list of Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) for the 2025-2035 State Wildlife Action Plan. SGCN are species native to and present in New York that are … more

Judy Beardslee, shot this nice 8 point, 143 pound buck in Walton Nov. 25.   more

The final 2024-2033 Management Plan for Bobcat in New York state is now available at dec.ny.gov/nature/animals-fish-plants/bobcat This plan provides a comprehensive review and update of the status of … more

The annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC), begun in 1900, is the oldest and one of the largest citizen science projects in the Western Hemisphere.   This will be Delaware-Otsego Audubon … more

Go green after taking down your Christmas tree at the end of the holiday season. If you have a real Christmas tree, choose from options that keep your tree out of the landfill and benefit wildlife … more

According to the New York State Department of Health, approximately one in four adults in New York state experiences food insecurity, with nearly 40% of adults reporting that they are food insecure … more