New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
As spring approaches, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is advising residents to be cautious of coyotes. Typically avoiding human contact, coyotes can become more territorial during pup-rearing season, increasing the likelihood of conflicts with people and pets if they feel threatened. The DEC warns that if coyotes associate food sources—like garbage […]
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. […]
Written by Jasmine The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Environmental Excellence Award is “the nation’s premier recognition program for environmental performance in the health care sector.” Today’s lucky recipient of this accolade is Rochester’s very own I-Square in Irondequoit. Irondequoit’s I-Square is a mixed use development which features a market, eco gym, a […]
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