A person in a wheelchair sits on accessible lookout area to at Carpenter Falls

Anniversary of The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

DEC upholds the vision of the ADA, signed into law on July 26, 1990, to make access to state lands and facilities accessible to people with disabilities. People of all ages and abilities are welcome to explore state lands. DEC is committed to providing a broad range of accessible outdoor recreation opportunities to our visitors.

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Be sure to Clean, Drain, Dry your watercraft and gear this season to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Check the guidelines.

To protect human health and the environment, DEC monitors the level of outdoor air pollution. Check the Air Quality Index (AQI) forecast for pollutants that can be harmful to human health.

Learn to identify this invasive species and what you can do to limit the spread. Depending on where you find SLF, its location may need to be reported. Destroy SLF by stepping on it or crushing it.

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Upcoming Events

Jul. 26, 2024 08:30 pm EDT
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
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Jul 26
Jul. 27, 2024 10:30 am EDT
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
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Jul 27
Jul. 29, 2024 12:00 am EDT

Rogers EEC
2721 State Hwy 80 
PO Box 932 
Sherburne, NY 13460

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Love Our New York Lands

New York is home to tens of thousands of acres of State lands to visit, dozens of campgrounds, and thousands of miles of trails across the state for hikers of all abilities.

Check out the Love Our New York Lands video playlist for tips such as:

How To Poop in the Woods

How To Put Out a Campfire

How To Create a Camping Triangle

How To Clean, Drain, Dry your Watercraft

DEC offers exciting opportunities for those looking to make a difference in environmental protection and natural resource management.