Tag: Conservation & Wildlife

Burning junk mail in a wooded fire pit sparked a 4.9-acre wildfire on Matthews Road in Burdett, according to DEC. Rangers declared the fire out Nov. 7 after several days of … more: Burning junk mail sparked 4.9-acre Burdett wildfire, DEC says

American larch sheds its needles each autumn and grows a fresh set in spring. A Finger Lakes Land Trust feature explores the wetland tree’s adaptations and … more: Why American larch trees turn gold and lose their needles

New York conservation police detailed deer poaching investigations, fishing violations and commercial waste enforcement in their latest statewide report. The roundup also highlights youth waterfowl and pheasant hunts supported by officers in … more: DEC details deer poaching cases, waste violations and western New York youth hunts

The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reported 153 deer crashes in its October recap. The figures also cover arrests, emergency calls and … more: Ontario County sheriff reports 153 deer crashes in October

New York land trusts can apply for $2.7 million through the Conservation Partnership Program. Applications for five grant categories are … more: New York opens $2.7M in grants for land conservation organizations

Two Keuka College seniors mapped invasive plants near Buffalo and Hudson Falls during summer fieldwork. Their observations went into a state database that can help guide … more: Keuka College students map invasive plants across New York trails

DEC has opened a deer check station at 3360 Gypsy Lane in Mount Morris for mandatory testing of deer harvested in six Livingston County towns. The agency announced daily hours, holiday closures and … more: DEC opens Mount Morris deer check station for Livingston County disease response

FLCC will host a Nov. 19 talk about invasive species at Muller Field Station in Canadice. The program is open to all ages, and … more: FLCC plans Nov. 19 invasive species talk at Muller Field Station

Chronic wasting disease can spread before infected deer look sick, and cooking does not remove the risk. Following a Livingston County detection, here’s how the fatal disease works, what scientists know about … more: What is chronic wasting disease? Livingston County case raises questions for hunters and residents

A new affordable housing lot on Foster Street led a brief Canandaigua Planning Commission meeting that also brought approvals for a pottery studio renovation and signs at three … more: Canandaigua approves Habitat subdivision for future affordable home

The Finger Lakes Land Trust is hiring a full-time land conservation specialist in Ithaca, with a salary range of $49,725 to $58,500 plus benefits. The position will help protect land through purchases and … more: Finger Lakes Land Trust hiring conservation specialist in Ithaca

The Canandaigua Planning Commission will review a Habitat for Humanity lot split, Maci Roo Pottery renovations and three business sign applications Nov. 4. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Hurley … more: Canandaigua to review Habitat lot split, pottery renovations and business signs

The Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps will host a guided birding walk Nov. 14 along the lake's West Shore Trail, offering a look at migrating waterfowl, songbirds and birds of prey in restored … more: Onondaga Lake birding walk set for Nov. 14

Finger Lakes Land Trust crews planted more than 600 native perennials along Skaneateles Lake and worked with volunteers to add 40 trees and shrubs at Shotwell Brook Conservation Area this fall. The two … more: Finger Lakes Land Trust plants shoreline and brook buffers in Skaneateles watershed

Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity moved a step closer to creating another home on Foster Street after Canandaigua’s Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved two lot-size … more: Canandaigua approves variances for Habitat home lot on Foster Street

Hobart and William Smith student Connor Visingard spent a summer sampling fish, examining specimens and helping with wildlife work during an internship with the state Department of Environmental Conservation. The environmental studies … more: HWS student explores fisheries career through DEC internship

An overdue hunter was found in good health in Deer Run State Forest after an overnight search that began Oct. 15. New York State Police requested ranger assistance at 10:03 p.m. in Dickinson, … more: Rangers find overdue hunter in Deer Run State Forest

Forest rangers found a 76-year-old Caroga Lake hiker who had gone off trail in the Willie Wildlife Marsh area of Peck Hill State Forest on Oct. 9. Three rangers responded at 11:30 … more: Rangers find off-trail hiker at Willie Wildlife Marsh

A 71-year-old Center Moriches resident was charged with making graffiti after a forest ranger investigated tagging at Eastport Conservation Area in Pine Barrens State Forest. The arrest took place at 9:30 … more: Center Moriches resident charged with graffiti at Pine Barrens conservation area