New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

DEC Warns Hikers of Muddy Trails in Adirondack High Peaks

Pat Bradley — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:30:00 +0000

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation wants hikers to stay off trails in the high peaks of the Adirondacks.

Environmental Group Wants More Comment Time For Belleayre Projects

Allison Dunne — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:16:08 +0000

A national environmental action group is sending a letter to New York state environmental regulators. An attorney for the group says more time is needed to comment on a modified proposal of The Belleayre Resort and plans for the Belleayre Mountain Ski Center.

Ashokan Watershed Conference Looks At Resilience

Allison Dunne — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:39:02 +0000

An annual conference in New York’s Ulster County takes place Saturday. Presenters will speak about how to maintain healthy watershed communities and streams.

Flood Task Force Continues Its Planning In Kingston

Hank Gross — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:45:34 +0000

KINGSTON – The City of Kingston Flooding Task Force, which was created to address waterfront flooding and sea level rise, continues to look at alternatives and suggestions to avoid flooding in the future.

The group will eventually develop recommendations to prevent waterfront flooding now and into the future, said Gregg Swanzey, the city’s economic development director.

The Public Comment Period Is Open For Belleayre Projects

Allison Dunne — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:47:56 +0000

The public has about two months to submit comments on a modified proposal of the Belleayre Resort at Catskill Park; plans for the Belleayre Mountain Ski Center; and cumulative impacts of both.

Protestors Line Up Near Water Pipeline Construction Site

Allison Dunne — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:22:05 +0000

About 50 protestors gathered this morning near a water pipeline construction site in New York’s Orange County. They say the pipeline should not be going in the ground without permits in place for a larger project.

Biologists Study White Nose Infected Bats in Artificial Cave

Pat Bradley — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:59:00 +0000

With nearly 90 percent declines in some species of bats due to White Nose Syndrome, scientists in the Northeast conducted an experiment this winter aimed at finding alternative strategies to save infected bats.

An Agreement Is Reached On An Environmental Permit For The New Tappan Zee

Allison Dunne — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:56:19 +0000

New York State has reached an agreement with two Hudson Valley environmental groups on a Department of Environmental Conservation permit needed for constructing the replacement Tappan Zee Bridge. The agreement also gives the groups a seat at the table in monitoring the construction.

The environmental permit is one of the last certifications the state needs to move forward with construction, and those involved with the project say it’s critical. Brian Conybeare is special advisor to Governor Andrew Cuomo for the New NY Bridge Project.

Former NYS DEC Commissioner to Head Audubon NY

Allison Dunne — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:25:47 +0000

A former New York State Department of Environmental Conservation commissioner has been tapped to lead Audubon New York.

NYS DEC Proposes Self-Audit Policy

Allison Dunne — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:09:45 +0000

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has released for public comment a policy designed to encourage businesses to audit themselves, and voluntarily report any problems to the DEC. The goal is prevent pollution and improve compliance with environmental laws.