State Department of Environmental Conservation Archives

01.11.2025 Featured Story

Gov. Hochul vetoes horseshoe crab protection bill

Walk along the shoreline on any East End beach and occasionally there appears a rare and odd sight — a horseshoe crab — that scarce dinosaur-era crustacean that either...

12.18.2024 Featured Story

Residents object to changes of revised dock code: Lengthy meeting at Town Hall on issue

Following the second public hearing on changes to the Town Code regarding docks, it appears if any changes are to be made, it will take time to review and...

11.17.2024 Featured Story

The fate of Shelter Island commercial fishing: Ideas, views and information shared at forum

The Thursday, Nov. 14 Reporter Community Forum at the Presbyterian Church’s Fellowship Hall, had a panel of two baymen, a local chef, and an official with Cornell Cooperative Extension...

04.20.2024 Featured Story

Assemblyman: New law aims at cleaner water: Awaits Senate and governor’s endorsement

Assemblyman Fred Thiele Jr. (D-Sag Harbor) has won support in the New York State Assembly for a more than $3 billion investment to expand wastewater treatment and nitrogen-reducing septic...

04.16.2024 Featured Story

Absence, recusals delay five Shelter Island Town Board actions

You might call it the fifth seat curse that has delayed action by the Town Board this week by two Town Board members. With Councilman Albert Dickson on vacation...

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