LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A nationally-renowned teacher at Geneseo Central School is the recipient of the 19th annual Earth Day Award for cultivating science and environmental education the world over. Geneseo teacher Randy French has provided more than 35 years of dedicated service to the science and environmental education for both youths and adults. "It's nice to work in a community that supports our educational programs," said French. … [Read more...]
York Conservation Advisory Council Calls Rountable on Disappearing Hedgerows
YORK – Drive along Rte. 63 between Geneseo and Piffard and you may notice that a prominent row of wild trees and shrubs that once lined the southwest of Flats Road have disappeared. On July 20, the Town of York’s Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) will sponsor a roundtable discussion on hedgerows and habitats to help the community learn about such changes and the larger effects on the environment that the removal of these hedgerows will … [Read more...]
DEC Annouces 2015-16 Season the Safest in 60 Years
NYLON – This past year's hunting season was one of the safest on record, putting New York State on target for hunter safety. According to a press release from the New York Department of Environment Conservation (DEC), the 2015 Hunting Safety Statistics report a total of only 23 hunting incidents, the third lowest number on record, with 10 incidents self-inflicted, 13 two-party incidents, and zero fatalities. “Hunting is a strong and … [Read more...]
DEC Acting Commissioner Slams NYS Congress for Nay Vote on Clean Power Plan
NYLON – The following statement was submitted to the GeneseeSun.com and other media by Basil Seggos, Acting Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), for publication. As world leaders from over 150 nations gather in Paris to craft a global solution to address climate change, it is disappointing that members of New York’s Congressional delegation voted in favor of this measure, which seeks to undermine the single most … [Read more...]
West Sparta Manure Tanker Rollover Cleanup Spearheaded by DEC
WEST SPARTA – On Tuesday, April 28, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) received a report of a tanker rollover and manure spill into a flowing drainage ditch on the south side of Nunda-Byersville Road in the Town of West Sparta. According to a press release from Linda Vera, Citizen Participation Specialist with the DEC, the tanker rolled over as it turned off of Nunda-Byersville Road onto an access road. "The majority of the … [Read more...]
DEC states no environmental concerns for Oatka Creek
WHEATLAND — Ongoing cleanup continues for the train derailment site in Wheatland, and officials have stated there are no significant environmental concerns. Oatka Creek resides at least 300 yards away from the train derailment site and all precautions are being taken by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to ensure the creeks safety. According to an email from the DEC, an estimated five to ten tons of salt spilled out of the … [Read more...]