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Welcome to Environment DEC, DEC's online newsletter. Each issue presents news about New York State's environment, natural resources and DEC's environmental quality programs. Look for a new Environment DEC at the beginning of each month. Subscribe to our free e-mail notification, and you will be notified when each new issue becomes available.

July 2010

An adult emerald ash borer on a leafInspect ash trees for the tiny emerald ash borer or for signs of infestation.

Emerald Ash Borer in Cattaraugus County

Although susceptibility to the emerald ash borer cannot be eliminated, there are ways to slow its advancement, and every precaution is being taken to reduce its spread.
A white house with lawn, gazebo and pond in the foregroundThe organic approach focuses on preventing problems before they occur and building a sustainable, healthy landscape.

DEC'S "Be Green" Initiative Taps into Organic Yard Care

The overall goal of "Be Green" is to help create an organically managed environment for people, pets, wildlife and plants.
Two workmen on a roof installing solar panelsProceeds from the auction will help New York build a clean energy economy and train a new green workforce.

Carbon Auction Yields Nearly $30 Million to Fund Clean Energy and Green Jobs in NY

This auction, the eighth conducted by the ten states participating in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), generated a total of $80.5 million.
A whale fluke above the ocean surface at sunset.The August issue will feature the whales that visit New York's coastal waters.

Conservationist Magazine--An Inside Look at the Outdoors

Subscribers receive seven full-color issues of Conservationist magazine for only $12 per year.
A view across lake Champlain to the mountainsThe main and southern portions of the lake are still covered by the reciprocal agreement

Champlain Anglers Need Vermont License to Fish "The Gut"

The Gut is not a "reciprocal" water, as was indicated by mistake in the 2009-2010 New York State regulations guide.
An air monitoring stationOne of DEC's air monitoring stations located on Grand Island.

Tonawanda Coke Corporation Cited for Air Quality Violations

Alleged violations include exceeding air quality emission limits for opacity, failing to operate and maintain air pollution control sources consistent with minimizing emissions, and exceeding established limits caused by door leaks, off-take leaks and coal-charging operations.
A tent at a campsite in the woods near the waterNo previous camping experience is required. You must be 18 or older to participate.

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Camping Opportunity

Instruction will cover camping skills, identifying plants, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, geocaching, keeping wildlife out of your campsite, trail bicycling and hiking.
A picnic area in the woods near the Hudson River.The HRSMA is on the eastern shore of the Hudson River in the towns of Luzerne and Warrensburg.

Improvements Made at Lake George HRSMA

The changes will help protect natural resources and continue universal access so that all users can have an enjoyable outdoor experience at this popular location.
A head shot of Emily TimbrookChristopher Berry of Livonia, Livingston County, and Ashlyn Tehoke of Winchester, VA won DEC environmental ed camp scholarships in memory of Emily Timbrook (pictured above).

Miscellaneous News Items

The public comment periods for two proposals have been extended; Two teens win free camperships in an essay contest; People are reminded to take certain precautions to discourage nuisance bears; Oriskany Flats Wildlife Management Area (WMA) was recently dedicated to the late Dave Pierce;

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