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Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Thousands of dead fish are washing up on the Lake Erie shoreline in the Buffalo area, but state Department of Environmental Conservation officials say it's nothing to be alarmed about.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Elected officials from all over New York state state are asking leaders at the Environment, Governmental and Health levels to take a closer look at the recent revisions to the Department of Environmental Conservation's Hydrofracking impact study. They want more transparency -- More specifically, what effects drilling would have on air quality, water supply, and overall quality of life should it be allowed in New York State.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation invites the public to comment on an Interim Remedial Measure to address to contamination related to the Crucible Lake Pump Site.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  An updated version of its environmental impact study on natural gas production in the Marcellus Shale region is ready to be released for public comment.

Monday, August 29, 2011  The state Department of Environmental Conservation is expected to release its latest environmental impact study on natural gas production in the Marcellus Shale region this week.

Monday, August 15, 2011  Hunters in Cortland, Wyoming and portions of Chautauqua counties will be able to use rifles as well as shotguns when hunting for deer or bear this fall. That's the word from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Friday, July 08, 2011  The State DEC has posted online its proposed regulations for hydraulic fracturing of natural gas wells in the lucrative Marcellus Shale region of southern New York.