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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 13h

The progression of gorgeous fall colors continues across New York State, with near-peak and some peak foliage expected in parts of the Adirondacks this weekend, along with leaves at midpoint of change throughout much of the mid and upper Catskills, and many Capital-Saratoga region locations.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 13h

I can barely be-leaf it! Week 3️⃣ of the @i-love-ny.bsky.social Fall Foliage Report is out! 🍂 For the full report, visit www.iloveny.com/things-to-do...

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 23/09/2026

Beautiful fall colors continue to emerge across New York State, with the most significant foliage changes this weekend expected in the Adirondacks. Noteworthy changes are also anticipated for some areas in The Catskills and Central New York.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 23/09/2026

Do you be-leaf in magic? Week 2️⃣ of the @i-love-ny.bsky.social Fall Foliage Report has dropped! 🍂 For the full report, visit www.iloveny.com/things-to-do...

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 23/09/2026

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 18/09/2026

DEC joins the nation in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. This year’s theme is "Together, We Are More” (“Unidos, Somos Más”). DEC recognizes Hispanic and Latine individuals inside/outside our organization who are contributing to the common cause of environmental conservation, equity and justice.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 16/09/2026

New York State’s 2026 fall foliage season is underway, with the first signs of the spectacular seasonal colors appearing in regions throughout Upstate New York, and the most significant changes expected in the Adirondacks.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 16/09/2026

We are unbe-leaf-ably happy that Week 1️⃣ of the @i-love-ny.bsky.social Fall Foliage Report is out! 🍂 For the full report, visit www.iloveny.com/things-to-do...

A fall foliage report week 1 graphic. I love NY's fall foliage report map on a photo of mountains.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 16/09/2026

If you pay for electricity or natural gas through one of the state's utility companies, you may qualify for savings! Half of all New York households are now eligible for monthly relief through the Energy Affordability Program. Learn more and apply: ny.gov/eap

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Program provides income-eligible consumers with a discount on their monthly electric and/or gas bills.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 15/09/2026

Learn more about sustainable transportation in your area at dec.ny.gov/get-involved...

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 15/09/2026

*inserts coins* 🪙🪙🪙🪙 There’s no wrong way to Get There Green! This year’s event is taking place September 20 - 27 and you can join in the fun by taking a trip using sustainable transportation. Methods include: ✅ Walking ✅ Biking ✅ Taking transit ✅ Carpooling ✅ Driving an EV ✅ And pogo sticking

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Shelley Mayer @shelleybmayer.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Glad to join Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton and her team, along with Assemblyman Steve Otis, for a tour of three sites in DEC’s successful Brownfield Cleanup Program.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 14/08/2026

If you suspect there might be HABs in your area, keep yourself safe by always remembering to “Know It, Avoid It, Report It.” ✅ Report HABs here: on.ny.gov/HABs ℹ️ More info: dec.ny.gov/environmenta...

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 14/08/2026

Pets and livestock should avoid contact with harmful algal blooms—they can get sick. If exposed, rinse with clean water. Colors can include shades of green, blue-green, yellow, brown or red.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 14/08/2026

Got algae in your pond or lake? Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are an overgrowth of algae that can produce toxins that can be harmful to the health of humans and pets.

A black dog and a whiteish-yellow dog swimming in a lake side by side. The paler colored dog has a tennis ball in its mouth and there are several people wearing swimsuits on the beach in the background.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 07/08/2026

☎️ For additional information, you can contact the Air Quality Hotline: 1-800-535-1345 👉 Latest AQl forecast: appfactory.dec.ny.gov/AQI/

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 07/08/2026

DEC and @nysdoh.bsky.social have issued an air quality health advisory for ozone today, August 7, for the Long Island and New York City Metro regions.

New York State map with counties color coded by air quality index values.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 01/08/2026

☎️ For additional information, you can contact the Air Quality Hotline: 1-800-535-1345 👉 Latest AQl forecast: appfactory.dec.ny.gov/AQI/

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 01/08/2026

DEC is closely monitoring smoke from Canadian wildfires for potential impacts on New York’s air quality. DEC experts are forecasting mostly “good to moderate” levels across New York State, with the possibility of surface smoke-related pollution later Saturday and Sunday, particularly in Western NY

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 30/07/2026

👉 For details on these and other recent Forest Ranger stories, head to dec.ny.gov/news/press-r...

Two damaged canoes on land and several fallen or damaged trees following a severe storm.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 30/07/2026

Rangers provided a glucose packet and water and the subject walked out on their own and refused further medical attention. Rangers suggest eating before heading out and packing along food that’s high in protein and calories. Nutrition is one of the Ten Hiking Essentials. dec.ny.gov/things-to-do...

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 30/07/2026

Also on July 26, Ray Brook Dispatch received a call about a severely dehydrated hiker near Kaaterskill Falls. Ranger Black and Assistant Forest Ranger Zeleznik reached the hiker, who had only eaten one granola bar throughout the entire day.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 30/07/2026

Then they reached the summit, they transferred care to a Lexington Fire Department UTV, which firefighters then used to drive the subject to the trailhead at the base of the mountain. Friends drove the patient to the hospital.

A person packaged in a wheeled litter, with several people walking alongside it to navigate through the woods at night.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 30/07/2026

On July 26, Forest Rangers Horn, Jackson, and Sweeney responded to a call for an injured hiker near the summit of Hunter Mtn. Rangers reached the hiker, stabilized the hiker's leg injury, and packaged them in a wheeled litter. For part of the carryout, Rangers needed to do a steep angle rope rescue.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 20/07/2026

There is no change in the Air Quality Index (AQI) forecast today but there is a chance we may see a few temporary spikes of 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups' (USG), especially in Western New York, Central New York, and Eastern Lake Ontario.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 18/07/2026

Individual location conditions may vary. To check your air quality, visit www.airnow.gov or download the AirNow app for regular updates.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 18/07/2026

DEC and @nysdoh.bsky.social have issued an air quality health advisory tomorrow, July 19th, for Central and Western NY for fine particulate matter due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Canada. ℹ️ For the latest AQI forecast: appfactory.dec.ny.gov/AQI/

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 18/07/2026

As of 12pm, air quality in the Lower Hudson Valley region worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ and Rockland County worsened to ‘Unhealthy.’ Individual location conditions may vary. To check your air quality, visit www.airnow.gov?or download the app for updates.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 18/07/2026

As of 11 a.m., air quality in Syracuse and Westchester County worsened to ‘Unhealthy.’ Individual location conditions may vary. To check your air quality, visit www.airnow.gov or download the AirNow app for regular updates.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 18/07/2026

As of 10am, air quality in Rochester worsened to ‘Unhealthy’ and Syracuse and Rockland County worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.’ Individual location conditions may vary. To check your air quality, visit www.airnow.gov? download the AirNow app for updates.

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AirNow is your one-stop source for air quality data. Our recently redesigned site highlights air quality in your local area first, while still providing air quality information at state, national, and...

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 18/07/2026

As of 9am, air quality in Western New York worsened to ‘Very Unhealthy’ and Westchester worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.’ Individual location conditions may vary. To check your air quality, visit www.airnow.gov or download the AirNow app for regular updates.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 18/07/2026

As of 8 am, air quality in the Southern Tier region worsened to ‘Unhealthy’ and Rochester worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 18/07/2026

Saturday air quality outlook: Shifts in the ongoing Canadian wildfire plume are expected to negatively impact air quality statewide today and create unhealthy conditions outdoors. ℹ️ For the latest AQI forecast: appfactory.dec.ny.gov/AQI/

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 18/07/2026

UPDATE: As of 6 am, air quality in Buffalo and New York City worsened to ‘Unhealthy’ and air quality in the Southern Tier worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’. As of 7am, air quality on Long Island worsened to ‘Unhealthy’.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 17/07/2026

For the latest AQI forecast: appfactory.dec.ny.gov/AQI/ Individual location conditions may vary. To check your air quality, visit www.airnow.gov or download the AirNow app for regular updates.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 17/07/2026

- The Western NY, Eastern Lake Ontario, Central NY, NYC Metro, and Long Island regions are forecast to reach Unhealthy. - The Adirondacks, and Upper and Lower Hudson Valley regions are forecast to reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 17/07/2026

DEC and @nysdoh.bsky.social have issued an air quality health advisory for tomorrow, July 18th, for fine particulate matter due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Canada. New Yorkers may see visible smoke and hazy skies across the state and spikes in smoke-related pollution.

A map of New York State, divided into several regions, with Western NY, Eastern Lake Ontario, Central NY, NYC Metro, and Long Island colored red (unhealthy air quality) and the Adirondacks and Upper and Lower Hudson Valley regions colored orange (unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups).

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 17/07/2026

The updated advisory is: - The Western NY region is forecast to reach Very Unhealthy. - The Central NY Region is forecast to reach Unhealthy. - The Long Island, NYC Metro, Lower Hudson Valley, and Eastern Lake Ontario regions are forecast to reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 17/07/2026

DEC and @nysdoh.bsky.social have issued an updated air quality health advisory for today, July 17th, for fine particulate matter due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Canada. New Yorkers may see visible smoke and hazy skies across the state and spikes in smoke-related pollution.

New York State map with counties color coded for air quality index levels.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 17/07/2026

DEC will continue to monitor the forecast to adjust Air Quality Health Advisories as needed. Individual location conditions may vary. To check your air quality, visit www.airnow.gov or download the AirNow app for regular updates.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 17/07/2026

UPDATE: DEC is still seeing ‘unhealthy’ air quality in Western and Central New York, the Southern Tier, Rockland, Westchester, New York City, and Long Island, with weather expected to shift and smoke plumes anticipated to decrease throughout the day.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 16/07/2026

DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton, @nysdoh.bsky.social Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald, and @nysdhses.bsky.social Commissioner Terry O'Leary provide the latest air quality updates and what you can do to 'Be Air Aware.' Stay air quality aware by visiting: www.airnow.gov

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 16/07/2026

Central NY and Eastern Lake Ontario are currently in upper moderates but will need to be reevaluated in the morning in case there are any changes in the winds and need to be upgraded.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 16/07/2026

The winds in the western half the state will be weaker, leaving a lighter pocket of smoke to linger in the Buffalo area. Buffalo will remain in upper Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 16/07/2026

An incoming cold front will begin to push the smoke plume to the south starting late tonight. This front will clear almost all regions and leave them in upper moderate, besides the regions out west.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov · 16/07/2026

UPDATE: DEC and @nysdoh.bsky.social have issued an air quality health advisory for TOMORROW, July 17th, for fine particulate matter for Western NY due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Northern Minnesota and Canada. For the latest AQI forecast: appfactory.dec.ny.gov/AQI/

a map of new york state with counties color coded by the air quality index levels.

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