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DEC, New York Sea Grant Announce Local Government Training Workshops For Healthy Watersheds, Resilient Communities

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York Sea Grant (NYSG) today announced three upcoming watershed training workshops to help inform municipal planning, zoning, and code enforcement boards about the impact of various land uses on local water quality and watershed health. […]

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DEC Encourages New Yorkers To Help Protect Bats During ‘Bat Week’

In observance of the internationally recognized Bat Week held Oct. 24-31 each year to raise awareness about the critical role of bats in our environment, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos yesterday encouraged outdoor enthusiasts to refrain from visiting caves and mines during the fall and winter months.
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