News and Announcements
NYSDEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the completion of two conservation plans identifying important connections in nature that support wildlife and people. The Green Corridors Plan for the Eastern New York…
Data released by the federal government shows that thousands of people moved into the Hudson Valley during the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, pandemic-driven migration throughout the United States resulted…
Do you own or manage land along a stream? You can apply for free native plants to help reduce erosion and improve habitat along your stream.…
NYSDEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the latest round of communities to achieve certification as part of New York State's Climate Smart Communities program, which…
Like many towns in the Hudson Valley, Gardiner is known for its stunning vistas and scenic environment. With more and more people moving into Ulster County, Gardiner residents are growing increasingly concerned…
Professional community planners are undersung heroes. They keep saving us from ourselves, stepping in before it’s too late to keep our beloved cities and towns from ruination by unchecked dollar-driven…
The City of Kingston is preparing a Community Preservation Plan (CPP), which will guide future investments in the city’s natural, cultural, and recreational resources. The CPP can identify priorities for resource…
NYSDEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the selection of two municipalities to receive technical assistance from DEC staff and partners to advance local conservation priorities. Through a competitive application…
Town Board members have approved a report meant to be used as a land planning tool and which also makes several recommendations to address climate change. Supervisor Elizabeth Spinzia said that the 176-page…
The Montgomery Town Board heard from members of its Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) and the general public last week which sought to protect two critical watersheds within its boundaries.
Each spring as the ground begins to thaw, an epic migration unfolds in New York’s Hudson River estuary watershed. Amphibians emerge from their winter shelters and head for woodland breeding pools. Some of these…
NYSDEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announced $1.14 million in competitive grant funding is now available to help communities in the Hudson River Estuary watershed increase resiliency to flooding, protect water quality…