NYS DEC

During the week, I don't leave the Binghamton metropolitan area much, but on the weekend during the warm weather months, I head to camp in rural Bradford County, Pennsylvania. More often than not, we will have to slow down for deer near or crossing the road as we travel through the countryside, and many times we encounter turkeys close by in a field on our travels to camp and back...

One of the fun things to do in summer is to go on a hike. From the Southern Tier of New York to Northeastern Pennsylvania to countless greater places to hike across America, you'll never have to worry about finding a trail to hike on. The nice thing about hiking trails across the United States is that you will find them in all sorts of lengths and levels of difficulty...

Algal Blooms can be identified in several ways.

Did you know that both types of Rattlesnakes found in New York State are endangered species?

These beetles can be identified as having a "shiny emerald green body with a coppery red or purple abdomen."

Since this annual spring ban has been in effect, the NYS DEC has noted that the number of wildfires in our state has decreased by more than 40%.

Fishing enthusiasts in New York will be happy to learn that this year, there are more salmon in New York and the salmon have been getting bigger over the years.

I've often wondered when is the best time to spot eagles in New York State and more specifically in the Southern Tier.

You've seen helicopters putting out a forest fire by dropping water onto the trees. Now we know what it takes to make it a success.

If you use a boat on our New York waterways, there are some things to keep in mind and perform that you may not be aware of.