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DEC Announces New York’s Trout Harvest Opens April 1

March 25, 2023 Contributor
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the April 1 start of the spring trout fishing season, which provides excellent angling opportunities thanks to DEC’s extensive stocking program and wild trout fisheries. DEC stocks nearly 1.9 million trout in waters statewide, beginning in March and lasting until early June.

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United Way Recognized Volunteers At Leadership Luncheon & Annual Meeting

March 25, 2023 Contributor
When it comes to appreciating the importance of volunteering, no one understands it better than United Way of Greater Oswego County (UWGOC). Volunteers are the essence of United Way and play a major role in the success of United Way’s initiatives and annual campaign. As part of their Annual Meeting and Leadership Luncheon held on March 22 at noon, United Way of Greater Oswego Co. honored exceptional volunteers who serve Oswego County with their work and commitment to create lasting impact in our community.

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DEC Forest Rangers – Week In Review

March 24, 2023 Contributor
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State. 

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DEC Forest Rangers – Week In Review

March 24, 2023 Contributor
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State.  

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DEC Announces Confirmed Outbreak Of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza At Reynolds Game Farm

March 24, 2023 Contributor
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus affecting the Reynolds Game Farm pheasant population.

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Dec Hosts 15th Annual National Archery In Schools Tournament

March 23, 2023 Contributor
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently hosted the 15th annual state archery tournament for New York school students at the State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. Approximately 35 schools from across the state participated in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) state 2023 tournament.

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