Motorized wheelchair program returns to Great Camp Santanoni
Accessibility devices to become available starting July 5
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NYS enters conversations with future owner of Whitney estate
By James Odato
DEC Commissioner engages with buyer to balance development and conservation at Whitney Park
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Moose don’t have a future in New York, says retired state biologist
By Mike Lynch
Wildlife expert and former DEC biologist Al Hicks shares insights gained over his career
The moose that won’t move: DEC closes Goodman Mt. trail after bull moose settles in
State officials closed the trail for now, citing safety concerns for both hikers and the animal
Judge rejects suit to mandate Adirondack lake carrying capacity studies
Court sides with DEC, APA that Adirondack State Land Master Plan does not require state to study carrying capacity of Saranac chain of lakes
Following last summer’s bear deaths, Old Forge ramps up efforts to protect wildlife from harassment
Violators who feed or harass wildlife in town of Webb could face fines as high as $1,500 per offense
Native lake trout success story in Lake Champlain: stocking to end this year
As wild population thrives, New York, Vermont and feds celebrate milestone in decades-long restoration work
Missing senior with dementia found safe in North Hudson
From NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s weekly forest ranger report
State proposes biking and boating changes in Moose River Plains
The DEC is proposing to allow motorcycle and e-bikes through the Moose River Plains. It is also proposing to reduce the horsepower of boats on the Cedar River Flow.
Hikers with frozen feet call for help
Forest rangers also search for a wanted man