Used fishing line, what do we do with it? I’ve personally picked up several miles of fishing line from streams, lakes and especially boat launches, as I’m sure we all do as good stewards. Some of … more

Follow these tips to protect yourself and to stay tick-free this spring: • Wear light-colored clothing with a tight weave to spot ticks easily. • Wear enclosed shoes, long pants, and a … more

A permit is required for all visitors to the Peekamoose Blue Hole and the entire nearby Peekamoose Valley Riparian Corridor along the Rondout Creek, including campers, picknickers, and hikers … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) remindeds New Yorkers to appreciate wildlife from a safe distance and resist the urge to touch or move young wildlife. As weather … more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today reminded New Yorkers that turtles are nesting in May and June and encouraged motorists to “Give … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is urging boaters and anglers to clean, drain and dry watercraft and gear before entering lakes, rivers and streams this summer to help … more

The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club is inviting hikers, paddlers and outdoor enthusiasts to join a month of guided excursions across the region in June. The chapter’s … more

HANCOCK - Friends of the Upper Delaware River (FUDR) and Trout Unlimited (TU) have hired a summer field crew to survey streams in the towns of Colchester, Hancock, Rockland and western Sanford. … more

A fawn rests quietly in the rain-soaked Red Kill Valley near Fleischmanns during a wet Memorial Day weekend, part of the annual spring arrival of white-tailed deer across the Catskills. more

If you’ve spent any time along the Upper Delaware River (UDR) tailwaters in recent years, you’ve probably noticed something encouraging: more attention is finally being paid to this remarkable … more

DOWNSVILLE — Bear Spring Mountain Campground opened for the season May 15 and will remain open through Sept. 7, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. … more

Get the whole family involved! Print out our Sustainable Living Coloring Pages https://extapps.dec.ny.gov/docs/permits_ej_operations_pdf/sustainablecoloring.pdf and bring them with you on your … more