Recreational Information
DEC Launches New 'DECinfo Locator' to Increase Transparency and Access to Data and Reports
 DEC recently launched DECinfo Locator, an interactive map that provides access to DEC documents and public data about New York's environment and outdoor recreation resources. This first-of-its-kind DEC mapping application generates results specific to locations across the state and includes 50 interactive data layers. Several information layers can be active at the same time, allowing users to see the many ways DEC is working to protect and enhance the state’s environment and recreational opportunities.
Among other uses, the public can:
- Explore new places in the Catskills for recreation such as hiking, cross-country skiing, or mountain biking
- Look up the rules for a nearby Wildlife Management Area
- Access a web page with details about allowed uses on a nearby Conservation Easement
- Find a DEC campground and see photos of individual campsites (where available)
- Activate the Public Fishing Rights layer to see your favorite fishing locations and nearby boat launches, then overlay information about the water quality of lakes, rivers, and streams to access DEC data for specific locations
To access the mapping application, visit the DECinfo Locator web page. Learn more about its features from the DECinfo Locator Tutorial on YouTube.
Featured Hike
Catskill Fire Tower Five Challenge
 See the Catskills like never before!
You can experience these spectacular views from the top of five fire towers by taking the Catskills Fire Tower Five Challenge. Climb all five towers in the Catskill Park, take a selfie at each tower at the designated sign, and submit to have a chance to win!
Pictured: Two men who recently climbed the Hunter Mountain Fire Tower as part of the Catskill Fire Tower Five Challenge. Courtesy of Colton Andress.
Events & Important Information
Proposed Cleanup- 14 Le Count Standard Printing (New Rochelle) comment deadline.
DEC invites the public to comment about a proposed remedy to address contamination related to the 14 Le Count Standard Printing, site ID #C360176 (La Court Place, City of New Rochelle), within New York's Brownfield Cleanup Program. Public comments about the proposal will be accepted through August 30, 2019.
Additional information can be found here,
Draft Investigation Plan- Centre Ave. Development South (New Rochelle) comment deadline.
DEC has received a Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) Draft Remedial Investigation Work Plan for a site known as Centre Avenue Development - South, site ID #C360182. This site is located in the City of New Rochelle in Westchester County and is located at 33 Center Avenue. Public comments about the draft work plan must be submitted by August 18, 2019.
Urban and Community Forest Grants Information Session- Orange County
When: Thursday August 15, 2019 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Newburgh City Hall Council Chambers, 83 Broadway, Newburgh NY 12550
The NYS Urban and Community Forestry Program is pleased to present information sessions in preparation for the Round 15 grant. Funding for urban forestry grants will be available from the Environmental Protection Fund for projects throughout the state.
If you're planning on attending this information session, please let us know by completing a form.
Community Science
The Great Hudson River Estuary Fish Count
 The 2019 Great Hudson River Estuary Fish Count will take place from Manhattan to Peebles Island on Saturday, August 10, 2019. The fish count is a one-day event produced by the Hudson River Estuary Program each summer, during which naturalists and visitors at many sites along the Hudson River estuary and New York Harbor explore the diverse, slippery, wriggly, and fascinating creatures usually hidden below the river's surface. The programs are free and family-friendly. For a list of sites, download the 2019 site list (PDF) or contact Rebecca Houser: rebecca.houser@dec.ny.gov for more information.
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