The DRAFT 2009 Open Space Conservation Plan is now available for public comment. The Plan demonstrates how open space conservation can combat climate change, foster green, healthy communities, connect people to nature and recreation, and conserve our common outdoor heritage.
This bill will make it convenient and easy for residents across the state to recycle plastic bags, thereby saving landfill space, reducing litter and decreasing our dependence on foreign oil.
Six winners were selected from more than 40 candidates who addressed environmental challenges by using innovative and environmentally sustainable practices or creative partnerships.
DEC's summer camps change kids' lives. At DEC's summer residential camps, youth are immersed in conservation education, participating in fun activities and games that teach the wise use of natural resources.
Governor Paterson proposed a balanced Executive Budget (leaving DEC's website) which includes reductions across every area of state spending and targeted increases in revenue.
This new online tool will help New Yorkers find information on public meetings, educational programs, and other events sponsored by DEC.
DEC through the Saratoga Tree Nursery encourages planting of trees and shrubs by providing low cost, quality stock to the public. Orders for tree seedlings will be accepted from January 5 through March 31. Please see the brochure and order form for details.
A new scientific study of streams in the western region of the Adirondack Mountains has found that two-thirds of them have been harmed by acid rain produced by the burning of fossil fuels. This equates to 450 miles of acidified streams. The western Adirondacks receive some of the highest levels of acidic deposition in the United States.
Governments, businesses and academia are implementing a number of innovative policy approaches to help manage chemical use in manufacturing and products that can significantly affect public health and our environment.
An emergency regulation currently in effect prohibits the transport of firewood more than 50 miles. A proposed regulation would make this ban permanent. Public hearings on this regulation will be held on January 14 and 20 and comments will be accepted through February 8.