DEC LAUNCHES CAMPGROUND AMBASSADOR PROGRAM FOR 2018 CAMPING SEASON

State Encourages New Yorkers to Volunteer as Campground Ambassadors

"How do invasive species interact with other forms of global change?"

Environment and Nature, Invasive SpeciesGuest UserJanuary 16, 2018Invasive Species, climate change

New York State Seeking Assistance in Locating Black Bear Dens

Environment and Nature, CollaborationGuest UserJanuary 6, 2018bears, winter, new york, upstate, new york state, hibernation, black bears, hiking, DEC, citizen scientist

Ten days of Catskill discovery and adventure kick off September 30 via the 14th annual Lark In the Park

Collaboration, Environment and Nature, Press ReleaseGuest UserSeptember 19, 2017

Take a Streamside Stroll along the Windham Path (with scientists!)

Press Release, Environment and NatureGuest UserAugust 31, 2017Windham, Catskills, walk, scientists, streamside

Invasive Species Experts work to stop the clock on Mile-A-Minute in the Catskills and look to the public for aid

Environment and Nature, Press ReleaseGuest UserAugust 31, 2017Invasive Species, CRISP, Mile-A-Minute, Woodstock, Catskills

Join the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers at the Peekamoose Blue Hole on Friday, August 18th

Environment and Nature, Collaboration, StewardshipGuest UserAugust 16, 2017Peekamoose Blue Hole Collaboration, Blue Hole, Peekamoose, Swimming hole, Catskills, Nature, Preservation, Leave No Trace

DEC Announces Summer 2017 Oak Wilt Management Actions in New York State

State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced plans to manage the spread of the invasive species that causes oak wilt disease and confirmed that the 15 trees infected by oak wilt in New York during 2016 have been removed. DEC is continuing to monitor for additional infection sites in cooperation with state and local partners, including the Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) at Cornell University, and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (DAM).

Conservation collaboration in the Catskills

A region as large and diverse as the Catskills can only thrive when organizations collaborate toward common goals. Since 1969, the Catskill Center for Conservation and Development has worked with many partners to preserve scenic lands that sustain our vibrant communities. We understand that people in the Catskills prosper within natural environments that attract visitors and outdoor enthusiasts to drive the economy.

DEC Reminds 'Blue Hole' Visitors to Follow Regulations and Consider Nearby Alternatives

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today is reminding visitors to the overused Blue Hole swimming area to follow regulations for the Blue Hole and Peekamoose Valley in the town of Denning, Ulster County. The regulations increase public safety and reduce impacts to the swimming area located on Rondout Creek in the Sundown Wild Forest. This unique natural resource is at risk from overuse due to its popularity. The area is in the New York City drinking water watershed.

Environment and NatureJeff SentermanJune 15, 2017Catskill Park, Catskills, NYSDECComment