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Dig deeper into our conservation work in New York State and meet the heroes who make our success stories possible. You'll see how important your support has been in protecting New York's great places for people and nature!
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What's Happening Now
Going Green on NY1
Find out about the latest conservation news and trends happening in New York. Explore the Going Green on NY1 archive
Feral Hogs
Wild pigs are posing big problems in the Champlain Valley. Learn how we're working with partners to stave off these invasive hogs
Mercury Hidden Risk Report
What can song birds tell us about air pollution in the Northeast? Explore our Hidden Risk Report to find out
Tracking Wildlife in Winter
Ensuring there are safe passageways for critters to get from point A to point B is one of our key conservation strategies. Hear from a field technician who tracks wildlife in the Adirondacks
Recent Successes
Our scientists reflect on some of our most recent successes restoring clams, safeguarding fresh water, and protecting forests. Hear some of our scientists say thank you, New York!
Ongoing Projects
Energy Development
From natural gas drilling to wind turbines, energy development is happening across the state. See how these issues affect conservation in New York.
Fresh Water
In rivers, streams and lakes, we are working to protect fresh water for New Yorkers. Learn how we are making sure there is clean water now and in the future
LEAF in New York
With the help of Toyota USA Foundation, our LEAF program is bigger than ever! Meet the interns who worked in New York then watch a clip about them on the CBS Early Show
Heart of the Adirondacks
A new conservation easement helps protect 89,000 acres in the Adirondacks. See how your support helped score a win-win for people and nature
Controlled Fire
We’re one step closer to safe, managed prescribed burns in the 'Gunks thanks to a new fire management plan. Learn how we're working to make controlled burns safer
Clam Restoration
A survey of the Great South Bay revealed more than 250 million juvenile clams, believed to be the offspring of Conservancy-stocked adult clams! See how the bay is making a comeback
Conservation Heroes
Meet Bill Ulfelder
Get to know New York state director, Bill Ulfelder, who's career has taken him everywhere from the Amazon to the Big Apple. See how Bill's fighting for nature in New York
Connecting Generations
LEAF alum Victor Medina is reaching new heights - and he's bringing his father with him. See how Victor is spreading his love of nature across generations
Blazing a Trail
The heat is on for Gabe Chapin. The forest and fire ecologist works on the implementation of a fire management program on the Shawangunk Ridge. Learn how he's blazing a trail in Eastern New York
Woman of Water
LEAF graduate Chanel Ramirez has a unique point of view on fresh water. Hear how a summer on a preserve turned this young woman into a conservation leader
Healing Butterflies
Whether it’s chasing butterflies tracking bog turtles, Conservation Ecologist Chris Zimmerman has the endangered species of Eastern New York covered. Learn more about this butterfly savior
Boots on the Ground
Matt Levy planted his conservation roots as preserve volunteer, and now he's the stewardship coordinator for Eastern New York. Find out why stewardship is Matt's true calling
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