New York Department of Environmental Conservation Archives

06.24.2026 Featured Story

Endangered sturgeon found dead on Mattituck beach

Beachcombers came across an unpleasant sight on the pebbled shoreline at Bailie Beach in Mattituck on Tuesday — a seven-foot Atlantic sturgeon that had washed ashore. The dead fish,...

05.21.2026 Featured Story

Extreme drought notification recommended for Shelter Island

Following in the steps of the Department of Environmental Conservation, the Water Advisory Committee (WAC) Monday voted to tell the Town Board to increase its drought level from severe...

04.09.2026 Featured Story

Prescribed Fire planned at Mashomack tomorrow, Friday, April 10

The Nature Conservancy will be conducting a prescribed fire on April 10, 2026. In partnership with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation and under the supervision of The Nature...

05.15.2025 Featured Story

Shelter Island’s new Conservation officers introduced: Presbyterian Church highlights their roles

On Sunday, April 27 the Shelter Island Presbyterian Church welcomed Julie Dickerson, the new Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Officer for Shelter Island and Southold, and Keenan Holiday, DEC...

03.31.2025 Featured Story

New officer tapped to protect Island’s and North Fork’s environment

A familiar face is taking over as the Shelter Island and North Fork’s top wildlife cop. Julie Dickerson of Cutchogue has been tapped to step in following the transfer...

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