New York State Department Of Environmental Conservation | Audacy

Cattaraugus County residents demanding answers with Ischua Creek contamination The Great Lakes Cheese plant continues to look at the discharge of organic waste from its wastewater treatment operations that killed tens of thousands of fish

September 5, 2025
Drought Watch issued for parts of Western New York There are no restrictions in place under this watch

August 29, 2025
Bus company in fatal tour bus crash had previous legal troubles with New York State The operator of the crashed bus faced penalties for hazardous waste violations

August 23, 2025
Buffalo Biodiesel ordered to shut down The owner says the State DEC keeps making regulatory changes

August 14, 2025
Town of Aurora declares deer problem a nuisance; takes steps to thin herd DEC program allows licensed hunters to get two additional doe permits

March 26, 2025
Owner of Albert the Alligator wins major court battle to bring the reptile home Judge rules against DEC’s decision to deny original license application

February 17, 2025
Hamburg alligator owner returns to court "They want me to have zoo insurance. I don't understand. I'm not a zoo, my house is not a zoo"

December 20, 2024
Bomb threat reported at Buffalo DEC office The Buffalo Police Department and the DEC are looking to see if there are any related cases statewide

November 4, 2024
DEC launches online survey on reducing rock salt use "It's a balancing act between protecting the environment and safe travel"

September 26, 2024
DEC corrals boa constrictor in Lackawanna The snake was spotted in a vacant home

August 16, 2024