Hundreds and hundreds of trout came from 12 hatcheries across New York. The DEC said this initiative allows fishermen to fully enjoy the lakes, rivers and streams the Empire State offers.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — There’s a new twist in the fight over Albert the Alligator. The DEC is appealing a court ruling that favored Albert’s owner, Tony Cavallaro, in his battle to bring the 750 ...

Peanut the Squirrel was a viral squirrel kept as a pet but was euthanized after it bit a DEC operator in October last year. Officials said an internal investigation began after the handling of ...

Glens Falls, NY — The City of Glens Falls is working with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to investigate a potential underground leak of a refrigerant at the city's ...