ARKVILLE, New York--Emerald ash borer (EAB) has been confirmed in Arkville and Highmount, NY. Given its spread pattern, it has the potential to be in many other areas between the quarantine zone and Arkville as well.
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today encouraged New Yorkers to participate in a survey for wild turkeys throughout the month of August.
Read MoreThree state operated ski resorts at Belleayre, Gore and Whiteface Mountain have committed to using solar power to operate their ski lift and snowmaking operations
Read MoreIn a decision released today (July 10, 2015), New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens granted DEC staff’s motion to cancel the adjudicatory hearing on the Crossroads Ventures LLC project, known as The Belleayre Resort at Catskill Park, and directed DEC staff to issue the necessary permits associated with the project. The project will be located on lands near the Belleayre Mountain Ski Center.
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While the trails around Kaaterskill Falls are being improved, we wanted to offer you some information about additional walking, hiking and swimming options in the Catskills and provide you with some resources for your visit to the region to ensure you have an enjoyable visit!
Read MoreDepartment of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens today officially opened the Maurice D. Hinchey Catskill Interpretive Center on Rt. 28 in the Town of Shandaken, Ulster County, which will serve as a gateway for visitors to Catskills Forest Preserve to learn about the vast outdoor recreation opportunities in the area as well as to discover the region's rich history and ecology. The $1.3 Million project was funded with approximately $500,000 from New York Works, $420,000 from the State's Environmental Protection Fund and a $380,000 federal Housing and Urban Development grant.
Read MoreMay 12th, 2015 - ARKVILLE, New York---The Catskill Park Advisory Committee announced today the approval of its first organizational charter, establishing guidelines for its voting members and advisory groups. The organization, in operation informally for a number of years, was established by the Catskill Center for Conservation and Development and the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, in consultation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
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