DOAS has been involved in legal action regarding the proposed Constitution Pipeline as an intervenor in the proceedings. We are represented by the environmental law firm Earthjustice,

Last month we wrote of pending regulations that would reduce the toll on marine creatures from bycatch death at the hands of foreign fisheries. There

An opportunity to strengthen the nation’s most important bird protection law–The greatest achievement of the Audubon Society came in 1918, with the passage of the

Threat to lead control–Under the leadership of Tom Salo, our Chapter has been in the forefront of an effort to reduce or hopefully eliminate the significant danger

Aquatic invasive species measure proposed for Otsego County — With invasive species such as the zebra mussel, Eurasian watermilfoil, and spiny water flea appearing in New York State

Second chance for wolves—The gray wolf populations of the western US have a possible reprieve from decimation by state wildlife managers. In 2011, Congress overrode the Endangered Species

The Governor’s Environmental Plans— NY Governor Andrew Cuomo presented his State of the State address in mid-January and although the environment was not a major focus, he

NY State Legislature—Any Hope for End-of-Session Action?—The state legislature is scheduled to adjourn on June 20, and several important environmental bills are still pending, most

Campaign and lobbying reform in Albany—a green issue? There has been much discussion this legislative session regarding campaign reform—including limiting donations to candidates—and putting caps

March 2013 Good news on rodent poisons — Readers of the Jan-Feb issue of Audubon magazine saw an article by Ted Williams on the ravages

February 2013 DOAS submits comments on hydrofracking regulations — In the latest official action on the issue of hydraulic fracturing gas drilling in NY State,