New York State Conservationist
Encyclopedia
The New York State Conservationist is a bimonthly, ad-free magazine published by New York
's Department of Environmental Conservation
(DEC).
It carries articles on environmental
and conservation
issues around the state DEC is involved with, plus outdoor recreation opportunities on DEC land.
The magazine bills itself as "New York's Premiere Outdoor Magazine: Bringing Nature to Your Door."
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
's Department of Environmental Conservation
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is responsible for the conservation, improvement, and protection of natural resources within the U.S. state of New York. It was founded in 1970, replacing the previous Conservation Department...
(DEC).
It carries articles on environmental
Environmentalism
Environmentalism is a broad philosophy, ideology and social movement regarding concerns for environmental conservation and improvement of the health of the environment, particularly as the measure for this health seeks to incorporate the concerns of non-human elements...
and conservation
Conservation ethic
Conservation is an ethic of resource use, allocation, and protection. Its primary focus is upon maintaining the health of the natural world: its, fisheries, habitats, and biological diversity. Secondary focus is on materials conservation and energy conservation, which are seen as important to...
issues around the state DEC is involved with, plus outdoor recreation opportunities on DEC land.
The magazine bills itself as "New York's Premiere Outdoor Magazine: Bringing Nature to Your Door."