Finding Aid Search

Title

Herpetological atlas subject and correspondence files

Series Number

B2713

Summary

This series documents the ten-year duration of the Amphibian and Reptile Atlas Project, as well as other smaller-scale surveys of amphibian and reptile populations occurring outside the time frame of the project. Records include correspondence, photos, field notes, and survey data collection forms.

Creator

• New York (State). Bureau of Wildlife

Access Restrictions

Access to records which identify habitats of rare, threatened, or endangered species is restricted in accordance with Environmental Conservation Law Sections 3-0301(2)(r) and 11-0539(4).

Title

State Wildlife Pathologist site investigation files

Series Number

B2668

Summary

This series consists of environmental site investigations conducted by State Wildlife Pathologist, Ward Stone. Investigations relate to a wide variety of environmental issues and sites. Records include correspondence, email, memorandums, toxicology reports and data sheets, contracted test results, maps, specimen chain of custody sheets, newspaper clippings, and color photographs and 35mm slides.

Creator

• New York (State). Bureau of Wildlife

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Wildlife management reports

Series Number

B2669

Summary

This series consists of reports related to wildlife and habitat management programs of the Department of Conservation (later Department of Environmental Conservation). The series includes New York State reports submitted in compliance with the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937 (Pittman-Robertson Act).

Creator

• New York (State). Bureau of Wildlife

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Hunting, fishing, and trapping publications

Series Number

B2705

Summary

This series consists of published Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) guides pertaining to the regulation of small and big game hunting; fishing; and trapping. Also included is a small collection of fiscal report pamphlets from the Conservation Fund Advisory Council and its successor, the Conservation Fund Advisory Board, as well as two copies of "A History of Small Game Season in New York State" from 1963 and 1970.

Creator

• New York (State). Bureau of Wildlife

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Pathology/necropsy related index cards and registers

Series Number

B2779

Summary

Records consist of index cards with information related to wildlife necropsies (autopsies). Files appear to be the earliest Department of Environmental (DEC) records related to wildlife necropsies in New York State. Information consists of raw laboratory observations and data. Records document government efforts to document, track, and mitigate wildlife disease.

Creator

• New York (State). Bureau of Wildlife

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Herpetological atlas data cards

Series Number

B2714

Summary

This series consists of approximately 25,000 data cards which were used by Herpetological Atlas Project volunteers to record observations of herpetofauna (amphibians and reptiles). Information recorded on each card includes the names of species observed, the date and location of observation, and the contact information of the volunteer who submitted the card.

Creator

• New York (State). Bureau of Wildlife

Access Restrictions

Records relating to the locations of species may be restricted under New York State Environmental Conservation Law §3-0301(2)(r) and §11-0539(4).

Title

Waterfowl banding and recovery registers

Series Number

B2724

Summary

These volumes document the Conservation Department's program of waterfowl banding and tracking. Volumes contain the following information about each bird which was banded: species, sex, age, band number, source, date banded, and place liberated. For birds which were later recovered, the place and method of recovery are noted, as well as any additional remarks.

Creator

• New York (State). Bureau of Game

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Bald eagle program files

Series Number

B2723

Summary

This series documents the ten-year duration of the New York State Bald Eagle Restoration Program and the research efforts that led to the rehabilitation of New York's bald eagle population. Records also document the continuation of bald eagle monitoring following the completion of the initial ten-year program. Records include correspondence, photographs, field notes, survey data, memorandums, and observation reports.

Creator

• New York (State). Bureau of Wildlife. Endangered Species Unit

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Endangered species research correspondence and subject files

Series Number

B2703

Summary

This series documents the history and development of the Endangered Species Unit. Records include correspondence; email; memorandums; articles/clippings; data and drafts of articles published in Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) publications and reports; pathology records; and photographs.

Creator

• New York (State). Bureau of Wildlife. Endangered Species Unit

Access Restrictions

Access to records which identify habitats of rare, threatened, or endangered species is restricted in accordance with Environmental Conservation Law Sections 3-0301(2)(r) and 11-0539(4).

Title

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Bureau of Real Property title file records

Series Number

B2418

Summary

This series documents land acquisition overseen by the department as authorized by Article XIV of the State Constitution. Records consist of deeds, maps, estimates, bids, appraisals, reports, vouchers, agreements, contracts, authorizations, title abstracts, correspondence, and memorandums.

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

State wildlife pathologist subject and correspondence files

Series Number

B2752

Summary

This series consists of correspondence, published and unpublished reports, memorandums, field notes, survey data, program proposals, and policies and procedures relating to the functions of the Department of Conservation's Wildlife Pathology Unit and state wildlife pathologist Ward Stone (1969-2010). Records primarily contain information regarding the evolution of ecological standards across New York State and its impact on wildlife management. Records also document Stone's tenure with the department and highlight the numerous environmental issues he raised while leading the Wildlife Pathology Unit.

Creator

• New York (State). Wildlife Pathology Unit

Access Restrictions

Restricted in part. State Archives staff will review requests for documents and disclose information pursuant to the State Freedom of Information Law.

Title

Bureau of Wildlife reference slide collection

Series Number

B2749

Summary

This series consists of binders of 35 mm color slides which relate to the activities of the Wildlife Pathology Unit and Endangered Species Unit within the Bureau of Wildlife.

Creator

• New York (State). Bureau of Wildlife

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Bureau of Wildlife aerial photographs and film for research functions

Series Number

B2796

Summary

This series consists of aerial photographs and film, as well as videotapes, produced at various times by state and federal agencies. The images are primarily used by Department of Environmental Conservation Bureau of Wildlife staff and other employees of the agency as a source of baseline data to make several environmentally related comparisons between past and present conditions.

Creator

• New York (State). Bureau of Wildlife

Access Restrictions

Aerial film and videos in this series cannot be played on current technology available at the State Archives and may require digitization by an external vendor to facilitate access. Researchers interested in accessing such items should contact the State Archives prior to visiting onsite.