State forest rangers battle historic wildfire
Wildfires that hit the Hudson Valley this fall reached a scope that hasn't been seen in New York in more than a decade.
Forest rangers rack up OT in New York
Adirondack Explorer reporter Gwendolyn Craig discusses the staffing levels of the New York State Forest Rangers.
State forest rangers respond to Canadian wildfires
State Forest Ranger Rob Praczkajlo discusses his experience fighting fires in Canada for two weeks this summer.
Winter poses heightened risks in High Peaks region
We talk with state forest rangers about the winter dangers to adventurers and first responders in the High Peaks.
Hochul administration invests in law enforcement salaries
State environmental conservation officers, park police and forest rangers in downstate New York are getting a pay bump.
Boats on the ground: How New York responds to flooding emergencies
We talk with a forest ranger who was deployed to the New York City-area when Tropical Storm Ida trapped dozens.
Tapping into early warning network to fight wildfires
To better prepare for wildfires the DEC is partnering with the Mesonet at the University at Albany.
Environmental officials protect resources with prescribed burns
State fire officials use controlled fires to prevent worse wildfires and promote specific habitats and vegetation.
November 22, 2019: Protecting the Adirondacks
Overuse and a lack of a full Adirondack Park Agency board are just some of the issues that are worrying Adirondack Park advocates. We heard from two of those advocates, Peter Bauer, Executive Director of Protect the Adirondacks,
NY incident management team responds to Hurricane Helene
Following Hurricane Helene, more than 200 government employees from New York were deployed to help recovery efforts.
