News & Announcements
Public Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Natural Heritage Trust ("NHT") has been scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 10:00AM.
Public Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Audit Committee of the Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 12:15 PM. The Committee meeting will be held in-person at 625 Broadway, Albany, NY with a virtual teleconference option.
New Study Finds Empire Trail Drives $1.87 Billion in Economic Activity Annually
Nation’s longest single-state, multi-use trail attracts 9.75 million annual visits, strengthening communities across New York State
Kathy Moser Confirmed by NYS to Serve as Commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Governor Hochul announces confirmation of three cabinet members.
Public Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Governance Committee of the Natural Heritage Trust ("NHT") has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM.
Public Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Audit Committee of the Natural Heritage Trust ("NHT") has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM.
DEC Announces Winner of Timbrook Summer Camp Scholarship
Camper Awarded Free Scholarship to Attend Rushford Environmental Education Camp this Summer
DEC ANNOUNCES FIFTH ROUND OF REGENERATE NY FORESTRY COST SHARE GRANTS
$5 Million Available for Private Forest Landowners to Expand, Improve, and Restore Forests
Public Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Natural Heritage Trust ("NHT") has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Get Offline, Get Outside: Governor Hochul Celebrates Success of State Park’s Field Trip Program That Expands Youth Access to the Outdoors
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Ladders to the Outdoors program, a field trip initiative expanding inclusive and equitable access to the outdoors through New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks), has served more than 60,000 youth since its inception in 2021.
New York State Parks Announces 15 Campground and Day-Use Improvement Projects Through the Enhanced Visitor Experience Program
$287,200 in visitor contributions have improved campground and day-use experiences.
New York State Parks Welcomes New Interpreter of Native American History
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) is pleased to welcome Amber Bedard to the Division for Historic Preservation as the Interpreter of Native American History.
Public Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Natural Heritage Trust ("NHT") has been scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 12:00PM.
Public Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Governance Committee of the Natural Heritage Trust ("NHT") has been scheduled for Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:00AM.
Public Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Natural Heritage Trust ("NHT") has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:00PM.
Public Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Audit Committee of the Natural Heritage Trust ("NHT") has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM.
NY State Parks Announces Earl W. Brydges Artpark Connector Trail, Traffic Flow Enhancements Complete
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced today that a nearly $12 million project to improve and expand the visitor experience at Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park (Artpark) is complete. Upgrades include a new connector trail, entrance features and parking improvements meant to improve traffic flow for events and better connect the park with the trails and amenities of the Lower Niagara River.
Public Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Governance Committee of the Natural Heritage Trust ("NHT") has been scheduled for Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:00AM.
Public Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Natural Heritage Trust ("NHT") has been scheduled for Friday, January 31, 2025 at 1:00PM.
Public Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Governance Committee of the Natural Heritage Trust ("NHT") has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 1:00PM.