DEC Awards $2.7 Million for Land Conservation
New York's Conservation Partnership Program offers grants to land trusts in five categories, with applications due January 11, 2027.
New York Environmental News
For readers in New York, this page covers climate policy, pollution, endangered species and conservation. Reporting follows the state's environmental agencies, its air and water quality, and the ecosystems that define it.
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November 7, 2026
Thirteen New York Incumbents Lose SeatsEnvironmental Advocates NY's 2026 Scorecard found defeated legislators averaged 49.7 out of 100 on environmental issues.
November 5, 2026
State Awards $50,000 Grants to Two VillagesNew York's Department of Environmental Conservation funds water quality projects in Orange County and across its Region 3.
November 5, 2026
DEC Launches 2027 Middle School Poster ContestNew York's Department of Environmental Conservation opens its 22nd annual student poster contest under the theme "Water Connects Us All."
November 3, 2026
Hochul Announces $249M in Water Quality GrantsNew York's Department of Environmental Conservation is channeling the funds through two competitive programs targeting wastewater, algal blooms and habitat restoration.
October 28, 2026
Mahopac Students Conduct Hudson River Environmental ResearchNew York students gathered critical ecological data as part of a coordinated statewide study of the Hudson River.
October 25, 2026
New York Restricts Access to Cave Hibernation SitesState officials are prohibiting entry into caves and mines to protect vulnerable bat populations during hibernation.
October 22, 2026
Researchers Test Glass Concrete in Long Island SoundNew glass-fortified concrete blocks are being submerged in saltwater to test their durability for future coastal infrastructure.
October 12, 2026
Advocates Warned of Acid Rain ResurgenceNew York environmental groups discussed potential risks following federal regulatory changes to power plant emissions.
October 9, 2026
New York Extended State Emissions Reporting DeadlinesThe state pushed back 2026 emissions report deadlines to allow time for aligning with recent legislative amendments.
October 8, 2026
Teachers Toured Offshore Wind FarmsEducators examined wind energy projects to support new curriculum requirements in New York classrooms.
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Day to day, that means state rules on emissions and clean energy, contamination and cleanup, habitat and wildlife protection, and climate research tied to the state's coastline and forests. Coverage reaches from the capital to the rural counties and along the shoreline wherever an environmental story crosses those lines. Water quality and flood risk recur as often as emissions policy, since they touch communities far from the big cities. Aging infrastructure and the cost of cleanup are the constraints that shape most of the state's environmental decisions.