Jason Batchelder was tapped to lead the Fish & Wildlife Department, and Misty Sinsigalli was chosen to head the Department of Environmental Conservation. Scott also selected Sara Teachout to join the ...

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

Plans for two gas pipelines are moving ahead after the Interior Department allowed construction of a major offshore wind ...

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

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

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

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

The Suffolk IDA head was recognized for her longstanding commitment to economic development, mentorship, and public service.

New York wildlife researchers are looking to the public to help keep track of wildlife - and all that interested volunteers ...

The DEC’s new Snapshot NY program invites volunteers to monitor wildlife using trail cameras across New York State.

Rochester has no shortage of great birding locations, and now they’re getting statewide recognition. The New York State ...