Drought conditions in the state as of Dec. 16. ( Image courtesy the NYS DEC) Drought level reduced to ‘Watch’ After about a month of being under a “Drought Warning,” the county is now back down to a Drought Watch, the NYS Department... Local News 16 Dec 2024 | 03:46
The wildfire in Sterling Forest spanned 5.9 acres. ( Phot by the NYSDEC) Wildfire consumes nearly 6 acres in Sterling Forest On October 18 at 4:30 p.m., New Jersey State Fire contacted NYSDEC’s regional office in New Paltz to report that a wildfire... Police & Fire 22 Oct 2024 | 02:30
Orange County Landfill site reclassified by state hazardous waste program The Orange County Landfill site in Goshen has recently been reclassified by the state Department of Environmental Conservation... Local News 31 May 2023 | 07:15
DEC: How to avoid conflicts with coyotes As coyote sightings are likely to increase in the coming months, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation... Local News 28 Feb 2023 | 05:07
Falconry is among the wildlife related skills the DEC will license. DEC Announces falconry, wildlife rehabilitator, and leashed tracking dog examinations The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that examinations for individuals seeking... Local News 01 Feb 2022 | 02:53
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has confirmed that several white-tailed deer near Goshen died after contracting Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease. (Source: White-tailed deer image from Wikipedia.) Goshen. DEC confirms Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease in deer found near Goshen The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has confirmed that several white-tailed deer near Goshen... Local News 04 Sep 2020 | 11:20
DEC.NY.gov - New York State Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation New York State. Pool owners wanted for beetle survey State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos is asking New York’s swimming pool owners... Local News 27 Jul 2020 | 03:40
Albany. NYS Department of Conservation recommends fishing during pandemic During the coronavirus pandemic, the New York State Department of Conservation suggests curing cabin fever by going fishing,... Local News 22 Apr 2020 | 03:48
