Note: The discovery is in Herkimer (not Jefferson) County. The New York State Departments of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) and Environmental Conservation (DEC), in coordination with the State Department of Health (DOH), today announced a confirmed case of Chronic Wasting … Continue reading →
10/31/24 Northern Adirondack Rail Trail: Proceed with caution starting Nov. 4, 2024 along the Lake Colby Causeway section of the Adirondack Rail Trail for planned construction work. The trail is not closed but this section will have crews working; users … Continue reading →
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced that the gate on the access road leading to the Bog River Dam, also known as Lows Lower Dam, has reopened following a period of closure for dam maintenance. The Lower Dam … Continue reading →
Back for 2024: A reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may be requested by individuals with disabilities whose needs are not met by the Modified Longbow authorization or Modified Crossbow Special Permit. Certification of disability by a … Continue reading →
Surveys Conducted Sept. 15 through Nov. 30 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the second year of a River Creel survey will begin on the Saranac and Boquet rivers, tributaries to Lake Champlain. The River … Continue reading →
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced the adoption of regulations to implement a black bass (largemouth bass and smallmouth bass) tournament permit and reporting system. The no-cost black bass tournament permitting and reporting … Continue reading →
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the acquisition of 595 acres of forest in the town of Jay, Essex County, known as the Four Peaks Tract, from the Adirondack Land Trust. The acquisition adjoins the … Continue reading →
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on July 11 issued a high-water advisory following recent heavy rains and is urging hikers to postpone hikes near waterways and on high-elevation trails. Hikers can recreate safely and reduce negative impacts … Continue reading →
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the scheduled temporary closure of three popular destinations in Jefferson County. Visitors will be unable to access the following locations for a three-to-four-day period between Aug. 1 and Aug. 14, 2024, … Continue reading →
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and The Nature Conservancy in New York today announced the State’s acquisition of two conservation easements that together provide public recreational access, protect natural resources, and establish a first-of-its kind research preserve on … Continue reading →