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.

Environmentalists slammed conclusions by the state’s independent grid operator that new or repowered fossil fuel units may be ...

Access to land: Volunteers are encouraged to place trail cameras on private property across the state. Those without access ...

"I don't know where the bunker is at this point," said Artie Kopelman, president and founder of the Coastal Research and ...

Invasive species, such as zebra mussels and Eurasian watermilfoil, can threaten the environment, economy and public health, ...

Jason Batchelder was tapped to lead the Fish & Wildlife Department, and Misty Sinsigalli was chosen to head the Department of Environmental Conservation. Scott also selected Sara Teachout to join the ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced six new certified Climate Smart Communities, ...

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

On Monday, July 7, state Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton, in collaboration with the New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at Cornell University, ...

While the famous (and enormous) Adirondack State Park (above) might be the most famous "forever wild" park, there are others ...

Plans for two gas pipelines are moving ahead after the Interior Department allowed construction of a major offshore wind ...