Bear management program subject and correspondence files
Series Number
B2754
Summary
This series consists of subject, correspondence, and administrative records regarding bear population tracking and management in regions of New York State including the Allegany State Park, the Catskill Mountains, the Adirondack Mountains, and Western New York.
Creator
New York (State). Bureau of Wildlife
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Waterfowl research correspondence and subject files
Series Number
B2706
Summary
This series consists of a broad range of materials generated by the Bureau of Wildlife's Biometrics Unit pertaining to waterfowl and bird banding/tracking. This work, published in Department of Environmental Conservation publications and reports, was some of the first in the United States using computer automation and tabulation in support of environmental conservation and management of endangered species.
Creator
New York (State). Bureau of Wildlife. Biometrics Unit
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Deer management program correspondence and subject files
Series Number
B2719
Summary
This series documents the Department of Environmental Conservation's evaluation, designation, and mapping of deer management units in New York State. Records also document the department's relationship with interested citizens' groups (such as animal rights organizations and hunting associations), individual residents, and medial outlets.
Creator
New York (State). Bureau of Wildlife. Deer Management Unit
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Executive Deputy Commissioner's subject and correspondence files
Series Number
B2520
Summary
This series consists of correspondence, briefings documents, reports, and other records documenting the decisions and policy making work of the Executive Deputy Commissioner in the Department of Environmental Conservation. Environmental issues such as land acquisitions, fish and wildlife management, landfills, sewage treatment, and hazardous waste disposal are documented by the records.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Index to Conservation Dept. Photographic Prints and Negatives
Series Number
B1786
Summary
Grant funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities allowed State Archives staff to undertake a preservation project by which duplicate negatives and contact prints were created for most of the negatives in Series 14297. This series consists of 5,206 positive contact prints made from duplicate negatives in Series 14297, Conservation Department Photographic Prints and Negatives, and functions as a visual index to that series.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
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).
Card index to administrative matters and regulatory and special permit cases
Series Number
B1590
Summary
The series is a card file indexing matters of general administration, regulatory violations, and special permit actions handled from September 1, 1930 through December 31, 1937. Cards typically list name and place of residence of the applicant or person cited for an infraction, date, brief description of action, and page number. Cards for personnel appointments often show salary information and date of hiring or retirement.
Creator
New York (State). Conservation Department
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
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.
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.
Conservation Department photographic prints and negatives
Series Number
14297
Summary
The series consists of glass plate and film negatives and photographic prints compiled by the Forest, Fish and Game Commission, the Conservation Commission, and the Conservation Department. They illustrate activities of these predecessors of the Department of Environmental Conservation. The images document fish and game control; forest management and conservation; protecting the wilderness; maintaining historic sites and recreational areas; and wide-ranging locations and activities.
Creator
New York (State). Conservation Department
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.