Spring New York State Open Burn Ban Set To Return
Since this annual spring ban has been in effect, the NYS DEC has noted that the number of wildfires in our state has decreased by more than 40%.
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Winter Apparently The Best Time To Spot Bald Eagles In NY
I've often wondered when is the best time to spot eagles in New York State and more specifically in the Southern Tier.
Are Cougars on Their Way to New York?
As if bears weren't frightening enough, cougars have been moving east across the United States and there's a chance they'll become more prevalent in New York.
New York State Law Now Bans Certain Types Of Laundry Detergent
Your favorite laundry detergent could be harder to find on New York shelves thanks to a law that makes several popular laundry detergents illegal to sell in NYS.
Watch! Cute Bear Sprints Back Into The Wild After A Year Of Rehab
This cute cub didn't think twice when he saw the beauty of the great outdoors calling his name once again.
If You See a Bat This Winter, New York DEC Says Leave it Alone
It's international Bat Week, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation wants to teach you how to save bats that remain here in the winter.
New York Governor to DEC: All Vehicles Must Be Zero Emissions
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has called on the DEC to take all necessary action to ensure that all new vehicles in the state of New York are zero emissions.
New York Lights Fields On Fire With Purpose, But For What Reason?
You might hear that and wonder why, but there is a very good reason.
Yes, You Can Still Have a Campfire During New York State’s Burn Ban
Does New York's springtime burn ban mean you can't enjoy a night around the campfire? No, it doesn't but there are a couple of things you need to know first.
WATCH: New York Government Video on How to “Poop in the Woods”
It's probably not the type of "how-to" video most New Yorkers expected would be produced by state government during the Covid-19 pandemic.