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View from the back of a canoe, where people wearing life jackets it in canoes all over a marsh, pulling invasive plants from the water on a sunny day.
Hudson Valley Sanctuaries Are a Home for Early-Career Environmentalists
October 21, 2022 — Internships through the Student Conservation Association give early-career environmentalists a chance to see what its like out in the field.
Ä¢¹½Av New York Executive Director Mike Burger and Board Chair of the Ä¢¹½Av Council Joy Cirigliano stand on either side of Commissioner Seggos, holding a large bird painting.
NYSDEC Commissioner Basil Seggos Honored with 2022 Ä¢¹½Av New York Award for Environmental Excellence
October 07, 2022 — Recognized for his instrumental role in passing the nation-leading Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, launching the Regenerate NY program to improve forest health, and more outstanding environmental protection work.
A group of people paddle out in marshy water on kayaks.
Meet the MARSHians Saving Montezuma's Waterways
September 06, 2022 — This “nasty invasiveâ€� doesn’t stand a chance against Montezuma’s dedicated volunteers.
Leila and Kaydence, two young adults, smile and show off Be a Good Egg flyers.
Meet Our "Be a Good Egg" Interns
August 02, 2022 — A new internship program helps Long Island students get started in the conservation field.
Rosa sitting on a rock in the forest.
Meet Our New Forester for the Birds
June 30, 2022 — As a Forest Program Associate for Connecticut and New York, Rosa Goldman works with local landowners to make their forests healthier for birds and other wildlife.
American Oystercatcher.
How to Know If a Shorebird Is Being Disturbed
June 27, 2022 — Learn the signs of bird disturbance and what you can do to help beach-nesting birds.
Students posing with their artwork.
Long Island Students Receive Awards for “Share the Shore� Artwork
May 26, 2022 — Artistic educational signs by Drexel Elementary School students will be on display at nesting sites across the north shore
Black-and-white Warbler.
Five Forest-dependent Birds that Return in Early Spring
May 06, 2022 — Learn about each species and what you can do to improve forest habitat.
Front sign at Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Ä¢¹½Av Center.
Construction Begins on the Visitor Center at the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Ä¢¹½Av Center
April 14, 2022 — Thanks to generous donors, this Long Island-based nature center is breaking ground on the final phase of a major revitalization.
Salt marsh restoration at Sunken Meadow State Park, Long Island
March 24, 2022 — Healthier habitat will benefit birds, fish, insects, and native plants.