DEC
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has issued a warning about the invasive Asian Longhorned Beetle, which poses a significant threat to hardwood trees, especially maples. Jessica Cancelliere, a research scientist with the DEC, explains that while the beetle does not harm humans, it can kill trees over time. The beetle’s larvae […]
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has launched the “I Bird NY” Challenge to encourage residents to engage in birdwatching. Participants are tasked with identifying and logging ten different species of New York’s 450 native birds. These sightings can occur in various settings, such as backyards, local parks, or any of the […]
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has implemented an annual brush burning ban from March 16 to May 14, as announced by Commissioner Basil Seggos. This preventive measure, enacted yearly since 2009, aims to mitigate wildfire risks and reduce air pollution, particularly noting the heightened fire danger following an unusually dry winter. […]
The Rochester Embayment is a section of the south shore of Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Genesee River. It’s about a 35 square mile portion of Lake Ontario between Nine Mile Point in the Town of Webster and Bogus Point in the Town of Parma. Back in 1987, it was designated an area […]
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