The species' recovery comes decades after the widespread use of DDT wiped out the osprey population on Long Island.

Below are Hick’s thoughts on a number of issues from his talk and interviews with the Explorer.

Working with researchers at Cornell University and State University of New York Environmental Science and Forestry, DEC ...

The Sisters of St. Joseph's 43-acre woodland in Brentwood is now protected, safeguarding aquifers and enhancing community ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation wants to modernize how hunting tags are used. The agency recently ...

The DEC’s new Snapshot NY program invites volunteers to monitor wildlife using trail cameras across New York State.

New York wildlife researchers are looking to the public to help keep track of wildlife - and all that interested volunteers ...

New York’s top environmental officer said Tuesday she has been in talks with the prospective buyer of Whitney Park to ...

An elderly Illinois tourist plunged to his death while hiking at a New York state park after he fell from a rock ledge onto ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation added 12 new locations to the New York Birding Trail in July. Of ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the addition of 12 new locations to the New ...

A Peregrine falcon found injured and unable to fly along the shore of a Westchester County reservoir is back in the wild, ...