News and Announcements
Warmer temperatures and rain have spurred the start of annual migrations of amphibians that breed in vernal pools. Throughout the Hudson Valley, Amphibian Migrations and Road Crossings Project volunteers are…
“DEC’s Amphibian Migrations and Road Crossings Project engages communities and volunteers to take direct conservation action to help protect salamanders and frogs as they migrate from forests to vernal pools…
Cornell University, in partnership with the DEC Hudson River Estuary Program, is offering a free technical assistance opportunity for municipalities interested in understanding forests in their community and…
A new DEC-produced documentary “The Nature of Nature” celebrates the Hudson Valley’s extraordinary range of life—and the people working to understand and protect it—ahead of a screening at Bard College on…
The Hudson River Estuary Program and partners will hold in-person trainings for Amphibian Migrations & Road Crossings Project volunteers throughout the Hudson Valley as well as a virtual training and "watch…
At high densities, white-tailed deer inhibit growth of trees but increase the overall diversity of smaller plant and weed species, according to a long-term study published Dec. 23 in PLOS One.
The Regenerate NY Forestry Cost Share Grant Program provides financial assistance to private landowners establishing new forests, improving the health of existing forests, and restoring forests that are heavily…
Land trusts in the United States are invited to apply for financial support to improve bird habitat on private and protected lands. Eligible projects include capacity and partnership building, and management…
Cornell will host an online training on Tuesdays from March 17 to April 28, 6:30-7:30pm, for future Master Forest Owner (MFO) volunteers in New York State. MFO volunteers serve in their local community by…
Climate Smart Communities Grant awards will fund 43 projects to help municipalities take action to address climate change.
A comprehensive overhaul of Real Property Tax Law Section 480a regulations will streamlines processes and reduces administrative barriers on participating forest landowners, while strengthening sustainable…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced $25 million is now available through the first round of a new program for land conservation partners to protect and preserve open space in New York…