NYS DEC

The elm zigzag sawfly is posing a new threat to

New Yorkers can break out their fishing poles for the state's free fishing day this Saturday,

The state is urging residents to take safety precautions when building camp fires.

Senator Chuck Schumer paid a visit to Oswego County Tuesday, where he vowed to address the stench coming from a former biofuel plant there. He's urging the EPA to work with the state DEC to ensure routine air testing at the former Attis plant in Volney.

Invasive Species Awareness week is an effort by the State DEC to educate the public.

The state DEC has activated its NYHABS online notification system, which includes an interactive map that shows bloom locations.

Turtles are often more active this time of year during May and June. The NYS State DEC is warning drivers to be on the lookout.

Environmental groups in New York see danger…and opportunity in the Federal government’s series of reports last week about the implications of climate…