Department of Environmental Conservation

The beloved "Bald Eagles of Port Crane" were displaced when their large nest was blown down in a ferocious wind storm.

PaintCare has reached a major milestone in New York. In less than two years, they've collected one million gallons of leftover household paint and they aren't done yet.

An ongoing investigation into environmental contamination is continuing at a former NYSEG generating plant near Johnson City.

Since this annual spring ban has been in effect, the NYS DEC has noted that the number of wildfires in our state has decreased by more than 40%.

A state inspector has halted demolition activity at a former NYSEG generating plant in the town of Union as an investigation is launched into possible criminal activity at the site.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has called on the DEC to take all necessary action to ensure that all new vehicles in the state of New York are zero emissions.

To many people, bees are an insect designed solely to make grown men shriek. But they serve an important function and their numbers in New York are declining.

Your town or village could get a big chunk of change from the state just by going green this year.

New York State and the Police Benevolent Association of New York have agreed to a four-year, retroactive contract agreement.

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation has released a draft its Black Bear Management Plan, which includes a proposal to expand bear hunting opportunities in the Catskills. Stating that black bears can pose significant challenges when they become too abundant or are acting boldly in populated areas, the DEC's draft plan has five primary goals: 1) maintain bear populations at levels