The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced six new certified Climate Smart Communities, ...

“Starting today, we are seeking public comments on our determination that the bulk of the site requires no further cleanup,” ...

Below are Hick’s thoughts on a number of issues from his talk and interviews with the Explorer.

While the famous (and enormous) Adirondack State Park (above) might be the most famous "forever wild" park, there are others ...

Working with researchers at Cornell University and State University of New York Environmental Science and Forestry, DEC ...

There are a surprising number of shark species that live in New York waters... here's which ones are protected ...

New York wildlife researchers are looking to the public to help keep track of wildlife - and all that interested volunteers ...