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DEC Looking For Public Imput Regarding State Land In Oneida County

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:14:51 +0000

Nearly 2,200 acres of state land and forest in Oneida County are being targeted for a new Department of Environmental Conservation Unit Management Plan... but they need public input first.

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Drivers To See Road Closure In Herkimer

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:41:59 +0000

Drivers traveling through Herkimer on Wednesday, May 22nd may have to make a couple changes to their commute, as part of Mohawk Street will be closed for the day.

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What Is The Emerald Ash Borer? DEC Expert Talks About These Green Critters

Jeff Monaski — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:47:13 +0000

An Asian beetle, called the Emerald Ash Borer, first discovered in the US in 2002 is threatening ash trees across New York State.

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Spread Of Emerald Ash Borer Has DEC, USDA on Guard

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:09:44 +0000

Although it has yet to be found in Central New York, the Department of Environmental Conservation says residents should be on the lookout for the Emerald Ash Borer.

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DEC Warns Residents Of Possible Contact With Coyotes, Black Bears

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:57:13 +0000

As warmer spring weather begins to set in, the Department of Environmental Conservation is urging residents to be careful near coyotes and black bears.

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Local Land Trusts Receive State EPF Grants

Gino Geruntino — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:04:56 +0000

Two Central New York parks, including one in Canastota, are receiving money through Conservation Partnership Program grants.

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Spring Turkey Hunting Season Begins Next Week

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:23:16 +0000

Hunters throughout upstate New York are preparing for the open of this year's spring turkey season.

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518 Acre State Forest In Forestport Gets A New Name

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:08:22 +0000

The 518-acre state forest in Forestport has a new name.

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DEC: Trout Season Begins April 1, More Than 2 Million Trout To Be Stocked

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:34:19 +0000

Get your fishing poles ready because trout season is less than a week away.

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Frankfort Fork And Hoe On Superfund List, Environmental Study To Start Soon

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:28:03 +0000

Ames True Temper will start an environmental study at the former Union Fork and Hoe site in Frankfort, with oversight from the DEC and State Department of Health.

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DEC Proposes New Hunting, Trapping Regulations For Bobcats

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:42:00 +0000

Only four months after releasing its bobcat management plan, the Department of Environmental Conservation is proposing changes to the state's hunting regulations.

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DEC, State Police Work Together To Lime Lyon Lake, Return Brook Trout To Natural Home

Gino Geruntino — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 23:46:02 +0000

The Department of Environmental Conservation is dropping lime into Lyon Lake, in an attempt to bring brook trout back to the Adirondack area.

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New York State Department Of Health Says "Not Yet" To Hydrofracking

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:47:51 +0000

The New York State Department of Health is saying "not yet" to the controversial process of hydrofracking, citing possible public health concerns.

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DEC Expands Open Season For Snow Geese In New York

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:23:06 +0000

If you've been waiting for the special season to open for snow geese, you're in luck.

New emergency regulations from the Department of Environmental Conservation are allowing hunters to immediately begin taking the waterfowl until the season ends on April 15th.

Normally, the season would begin on March 11th, but DE

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New York State Buys 518 Acres Of Land In Forestport To Create State Forest

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:07:09 +0000

Forestport, NY (WIBX) - New York continues to protect the Black River Valley Corridor, as it purchases another parcel of land in the Town of Forestport.

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Oneida County Legislature Urges Cuomo, DEC To Extend Fracking Comment Period

Gino Geruntino — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:52:54 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Oneida County Legislature is urging the Governor to extend the 30-day public comment period regarding the controversial topic of high volume hydraulic fracturing, or as it’s commonly referred to as “hydrofracking.”

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DEC: Anglers Should Check Ice Conditions Before Taking Risks

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:38:32 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - Fishers are reminded to stay safe this winter by following the rules and using common sense before stepping out onto the ice.

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DEC Tells Hunters Crossbow Provisions End December 31st

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 17:00:13 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - Hunters using a crossbow for big game hunting will soon lose that privilege, as the Department of Environmental Conservation says current provisions will expire at the end of December.

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Mayor Palmieri Discusses Second Phase Of Utica Sewer Project

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:24:17 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The City of Utica has completed the first phase of its sewer compliance project.

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DEC Offers Private Landowners Money To Maintain Grasslands

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:17:35 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - Private landowners may be eligible for incentives from the Department of Environmental Conservation, simply for maintaining grasslands.

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