World Turtle Day is May 23
May 23 is World Turtle Day®. American Tortoise Rescue, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the protection of all species of tortoise
Category: wildlife
Reauthorization of Bipartisan America’s Conservation Enhancement Act
WASHINGTON (December 23, 2024) – Vital programs for conserving bird habitats and ecosystems across the country were reauthorized with President Biden
DEC Releases Third Draft Mute Swan Management Plan and Announces Public Hearings (updated 9/26/17)
Plan Seeks to Control, Not Eliminate, Swans From New York The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today
Motorists be on the alert for turtles
Each June, motorists should be on the alert for turtles crossing the road. Did you know? Our native turtles are
NYS Releases Smartphone App for Hunting, Fishing and Wildlife Enjoyment
Attention New York anglers, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts: there’s a new FREE smartphone app just for you! Download the New
DEC Announces $2.75 Million to Help Vulnerable Wildlife
Turtles in the Hudson Valley, caddisflies in the Adirondacks, paddlefish in Western New York and whales in New York Harbor
Migratory Bird Die-off in Great Lakes Region Prompts DEC Investigation
More than 100 dead loons and other migratory birds washed up on Great Lakes shores in mid-November, prompting the New
Lake Stewardship 