Environment DEC
From the August 2008 issue
Miscellaneous News Items
Bloodhounds are known for their tracking ability. Dachshunds are also a preferred tracking breed
DEC Announces Leashed Tracking Dog Handler Exam - Leashed tracking dogs are used to find wounded or injured big game animals and DEC has periodically held the licensing exam for handlers since 1990.
DEC Accepting Registrations for Its Annual "Becoming an Outdoors-Woman" Workshop - At Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshops, women learn outdoor skills such as fishing, hunting, map and compass reading, camping and wilderness first aid in a fun and stress-free atmosphere.
DEC Investigating Fish and Mudpuppy Die-off on Lake Erie's Shore - Until the cause is determined, anglers, hunters and swimmers in the area are urged to avoid water containing dead fish, to harvest only healthy-looking fish and waterfowl, and to take care when preparing all fish and waterfowl.
DEC Commissioner Applauds Appeals Court Victory on Ballast Water - EPA must eliminate the former exemption of ocean-going ships from ballast water discharge restrictions in New York waters. Ballast discharges from ocean-going vessels have caused the spread of damaging invasive species such as zebra mussels among others.
