The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced six new certified Climate Smart Communities, ...

There are a surprising number of shark species that live in New York waters... here's which ones are protected ...

NEW YORK — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) launched a new podcast, “DEC Does What?!’. Each episode will feature conversations with DEC experts about the ...

While the famous (and enormous) Adirondack State Park (above) might be the most famous "forever wild" park, there are others ...

Below are Hick’s thoughts on a number of issues from his talk and interviews with the Explorer.

Working with researchers at Cornell University and State University of New York Environmental Science and Forestry, DEC ...

New York State adds 900 acres to the Catskill Forest Preserve and upgrades Peekamoose Blue Hole, balancing growing trail use ...