Tag: Conservation & Wildlife

A Cornell study found evidence of exposure to epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus in 34 of 5,698 samples from New York cattle, sheep and goats, but researchers say low past exposure could leave herds … more: Cornell study finds limited exposure to deer-killing virus in New York livestock

On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Town of Victor Conservation Board held its meeting. The session was streamed live on YouTube and is available … more: Victor Conservation Board meeting from Oct. 20, 2026 (webcast)

A state environmental conservation officer freed a buck trapped by a hammock and tree vines in an East Islip yard, according to an Oct. 20 Department of Environmental Conservation report. Officer DeRose … more: DEC officer frees deer tangled in hammock in East Islip

State environmental investigators charged a person with a felony after an undercover $7,000 sale of a marmoset in Buffalo, according to an Oct. 20 Department of Environmental Conservation report. The investigation began … more: Buffalo marmoset sale leads to felony wildlife charge

Steuben County Habitat for Humanity plans to open a second ReStore in the town of Hornell in early 2027. Donations have begun arriving at the former church at 6017 Magee Road as … more: Habitat plans Hornell ReStore for early 2027 as donations begin arriving

The Finger Lakes Land Trust says it has protected more than 35,000 acres across the region, a cumulative milestone detailed in its new annual report alongside land purchases, conservation easements and public-access improvements … more: Finger Lakes Land Trust report details conservation work across region

Changes to federal conservation law pose harm to New York's endangered species, according to wildlife conservationists. Both the Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration support narrowing the … more: Federal definition change harms NY, U.S. endangered species

The Finger Lakes Land Trust says an anonymous donor will match up to $100,000 in new memberships and increases over supporters’ 2025 donations through Dec. 31. The offer is intended to … more: Finger Lakes Land Trust offers $100,000 match for new and increased gifts

Moravia public water customers no longer need to limit their water use after a broken main was repaired and the storage tank's water level was restored. The Cayuga County Health Department lifted the … more: Moravia water conservation order lifted after main repair

A new accessible wildlife observation platform has opened at the Northern Montezuma Wildlife Management Area in Wayne County, giving visitors a new place to watch birds and other wildlife during fall migration. … more: Accessible wildlife platform opens at Northern Montezuma in Wayne County

Hunters who take deer in six towns in Herkimer and Otsego counties this season can submit the animals' heads for chronic wasting disease testing and enter a drawing for a lifetime New … more: DEC asks hunters in six towns to submit deer for disease testing

On Tuesday, the Town of Canandaigua's Environmental Conservation Board held its regularly scheduled meeting for the month of October. The session was streamed live on YouTube and can be replayed on demand below. … more: CANANDAIGUA: Environmental Conservation Board meeting (webcast)

New York environmental officials say a completed trail project at North Harmony State Forest in Chautauqua County moved a section of multi-use trail away from a wetland and improved nearly … more: North Harmony State Forest trail moved from wetland ahead of Tuesday ribbon cutting

Two Finger Lakes-area land trusts will receive $200,000 combined in state conservation grants, including money for a planned public nature preserve in Greece and a new staff position in Geneseo, according to a … more: Two local land trusts receive $200,000 in conservation grants

New York has released its final 10-year wildlife plan, identifying 570 animal species that need conservation attention and setting priorities for habitat protection, restoration and research across the state. The state Department of … more: New York releases final wildlife plan covering 570 at-risk animal species

Municipal clerks from across state Sen. Pam Helming's 54th District told environmental officials that hunting-license systems and state policies are creating wait times for residents and more work for local offices at … more: Clerks flag hunting-license delays at Helming roundtable in Victor

Seven in 10 Gen Z health care workers are looking for a new job as many question whether their employers will support their long-term careers, according to a new national survey. The 2026 … more: 70% of Gen Z health care workers are job hunting, survey finds

Students from Penn Yan and Dundee Central School Districts took part Thursday in Yates County’s annual Conservation Field Day at Indian Pines Park. The event was organized by the Yates County Soil & … more: Yates County students take part in annual Conservation Field Day

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing federal agencies to expand hunting and fishing access on public lands, revise rules for hunter education and encourage wider use of wild game … more: Trump orders expansion of hunting access on federal lands