Due to an increased risk of wildfires, a burn ban has been issued for Rockland County and surrounding areas ahead of the annual statewide ban beginning on March 16th. Effective Immediately: ...

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation will implement a burn ban starting on March 16th. A burn ban restricts starting fires. This ban will be in ...

New York Burn Ban begins March 16 and runs through May 14 to reduce wildfire risks. Learn what’s prohibited, what’s allowed, and more tips.

The agency was created to protect the environment and public health, but a series of moves suggests it is transforming under ...