DEC Prepares for Another Great New York State Fair
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today encouraged New Yorkers to visit DEC’s engaging exhibits at the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse. The Fair runs from Wednesday, August 26, through Monday, September 7.
“DEC’s footprint at the New York State Fair offers a pathway to the outdoors and opportunities to connect with nature,” Commissioner Amanda Lefton said. “Visiting DEC at the Fairgrounds can help reignite visitor’s love for all of the great recreation New York has to offer. Whether you’re purchasing a sporting license, planting a free tree seedling, or learning about hiking preparedness from our Forest Rangers, DEC can help you ‘Get Offline and Get Outside’ this summer and all year long.”
In DEC’s Aquarium building, visitors are encouraged to purchase their hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses, as well as DEC’s Trail Supporter patch for $5. All sales of the patch are deposited in the Conservation Fund's Outdoor Recreation, Trail Maintenance, and Development account.
Visitors looking for hunter education course information are encouraged to stop by the Hunter Safety booth for details. DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officers will be showcasing information on waterfowl hunting and the benefits of using non-toxic shotgun ammunition.
Staff from DEC’s Oneida Fish Hatchery will maintain the aquarium throughout the Fair. The trout are from DEC’s Randolph Hatchery, while the lake sturgeon are from DEC’s Oneida Hatchery. The warmwater fish species are collected from Oneida Lake, via trap-nets, and are taken to the fairgrounds in stocking trucks.
Visitors can take home a free tree seedling supplied by DEC’s Saratoga Tree Nursery. Seedlings will be given away each day of the Fair, while supplies last. Attendees are also encouraged to check out the tree planting display to learn how to properly plant a tree. When planting trees, residents can enter their data into DEC’s Tree Tracker to help New York State reach its goal of planting 25 million trees by 2033.
Stop by the Conservationist booth to subscribe to New York’s premier outdoor magazine, celebrating 80 years in print. Visitors can take advantage of our ‘State Fair Special’: $2 off the regular price of a 1-year subscription and two free bonus gifts, while supplies last. Subscribers can choose from a Conservationist tote bag, trucker hat, t-shirt, koozie, reusable snack bag, or sticker pack. While at the booth, enter our free drawing for your chance to win a kayak. Eligibility rules apply.
Outside of the Aquarium building, DEC will staff an information booth throughout the Fair to provide information about recycling, composting, climate change, air quality, wetlands, and much more. DEC’s Office of Indian Nation Affairs will be available on Friday, September 4, for Native Americans Day.
DEC Forest Rangers will be located near the New York State Police exhibit. The Forest Ranger booth will feature information on hiking preparedness, as well as equipment used for wildland firefighting and search and rescue operations.
For more information on the Great New York State Fair, visit the New York State Fair website.
Photos: Fairgoers at the DEC Aquarium Building at the New York State Fair from a previous year.
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