New York State Department of Environmental Conservation News

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation News


Aug 12, 2025

Boaters on Long Island Are Being Welcomed —and Briefed—on Preventing Invasive Hitchhikers

They are on the front lines, inspecting watercraft at Long Island launches to stop aquatic invasive species from devastating local waters.

Mar 20, 2025

Caputo on Belmont Lake fishing festival: 'We stocked the lake up pretty good'

Long Island’s state parks are offering two exciting opportunities to kick off spring with fishing for all ages on Saturday, April 5.

Dec 11, 2024

Farmingville Man Convicted Of Felony Environmental Crimes

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Giampiero Cali, 48, of Farmingville, pleaded guilty to Endangering the Public Health, Safety or the Environment in the First Degree, a class C felony, and other related charges.

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Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Sports

Section XI Reps Named for NYPHSAA Council

Section XI representatives Bayla Goldberg & Charlie Carter have been asked to serve on the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Student Athlete Advisory Council.


Sports

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Those September Closers

As we head into October there are some tired arms in the bullpen and getting those last few saves could mean the difference between a championship and finishing out of the money.