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New York State Conservationist Magazine August 2019 NEW YORK STATE $3.50 AUGUST 2019 Artifi cial Reefs: New York’s Sunken Treasure Abundant Canada Geese White Deer in New York Dear Reader, When you think about the outdoors in Volume 74, Number 1 | August 2019 New York, you may picture our beautiful Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of New York State scenery, or imagine yourself hunting, fi shing, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION or heading out for a hike in the woods. DEC Basil Seggos, Commissioner is committed to making sure all New Yorkers Erica Ringewald, Deputy Commissioner for Public Affairs and visitors have the opportunity to enjoy and Harold Evans, Director of Office of Communication Services connect with nature, and the Conservationist THE CONSERVATIONIST STAFF Eileen C. Stegemann, Managing Editor o ers insight to activities and sites that Peter Constantakes, Assistant Editor visitors from across the country, or across the Megan Ciotti, Business Manager Jeremy J. Taylor, Conservationist for Kids street, may want to explore. Ellen Bidell, Contributing Editor In this issue, you can read about the unique population of white, DESIGN TEAM white-tailed deer at the former Seneca Army Depot (pg. 24), and learn Andy Breedlove, Photographer/Designer about New York’s Canada geese (pg. 6), including information on how Jim Clayton, Chief, Multimedia Services Mark Kerwin, Graphic Designer DEC helps manage these birds and promote great hunting opportunities. Robin-Lucie Kuiper, Photographer/Designer We also continue to encourage readers to explore our forests by taking Mary Elizabeth Maguire, Graphic Designer Jennifer Peyser, Graphic Designer a hike in the Adirondacks or Catskills. DEC is promoting the Catskill Maria VanWie, Graphic Designer Fire Tower Five Challenge (pg. 2), which is encouraging people to hike EDITORIAL OFFICES to the region’s fi ve fi re towers. These hikes combine great exercise and The Conservationist (ISSN0010-650X), © 2019 by NYSDEC, spectacular views for individuals and families, and there are prizes for is an official publication of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation published bimonthly at those who climb all fi ve towers. Also in this issue, you’ll fi nd an article 625 Broadway, 4th Floor, Albany, NY 12233-4502. on how DEC is working to make trails more accessible and sustainable Telephone: (518) 402-8047 for users (pg. 12), so they enjoy the unique attributes of popular trails Manuscripts, photographs and artwork will be accepted if accompanied by SASE. Please write to the above address safely and without causing damage to the ecosystem. with an author’s query or to request a Contributor’s Guide. As New York continues to expand outdoor recreation opportunities, The publisher assumes no responsibility for loss or damage of we are also working to protect and improve our natural resources. unsolicited materials. You can read about how DEC is working to manage hydrilla in the TO SUBSCRIBE: $18 per year, $24 for two years, $30 for three years. Outside Croton River (pg.18) to limit the spread of this invasive species, which the U.S., add $27 per year with a check drawn on a U.S. bank. has been called “the world’s worst invasive aquatic plant.” All orders must be prepaid. Whether you are a diver exploring Long Island’s artifi cial reefs Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for new subscriptions or changes of address. Periodical postage paid at Albany, NY, and additional (pg. 10), like to hike or bike with friends or family on state-owned mailing offices. trails, or want to explore the beauty of the Catskills from a fi re tower, Send check or money order payable to: I encourage you to get outdoors as much as you can. The beauty of Conservationist New York’s lands and waters is nature’s invitation to people young and NYSDEC old, and the opportunities are endless. 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12233-4502 or call: Best wishes, 1-800-678-6399 Visit the Department’s website at: www.dec.ny.gov Basil Seggos, Commissioner The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, disability, age, or gender. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Conservationist NYSDEC 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12233-4502 Printed on recycled paper. Please recycle this issue. Sandra Clopp See page 10 Dear Reader, When you think about the outdoors in Volume 74, Number 1 | August 2019 New York, you may picture our beautiful Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of New York State scenery, or imagine yourself hunting, fi shing, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION or heading out for a hike in the woods. DEC Basil Seggos, Commissioner is committed to making sure all New Yorkers Erica Ringewald, Deputy Commissioner for Public Affairs and visitors have the opportunity to enjoy and Harold Evans, Director of Office of Communication Services connect with nature, and the Conservationist THE CONSERVATIONIST STAFF Eileen C. Stegemann, Managing Editor o ers insight to activities and sites that Peter Constantakes, Assistant Editor visitors from across the country, or across the Megan Ciotti, Business Manager Jeremy J. Taylor, Conservationist for Kids street, may want to explore. Ellen Bidell, Contributing Editor In this issue, you can read about the unique population of white, DESIGN TEAM white-tailed deer at the former Seneca Army Depot (pg. 24), and learn Andy Breedlove, Photographer/Designer about New York’s Canada geese (pg. 6), including information on how Jim Clayton, Chief, Multimedia Services Mark Kerwin, Graphic Designer DEC helps manage these birds and promote great hunting opportunities. Robin-Lucie Kuiper, Photographer/Designer We also continue to encourage readers to explore our forests by taking Mary Elizabeth Maguire, Graphic Designer Jennifer Peyser, Graphic Designer a hike in the Adirondacks or Catskills. DEC is promoting the Catskill Maria VanWie, Graphic Designer Fire Tower Five Challenge (pg. 2), which is encouraging people to hike EDITORIAL OFFICES to the region’s fi ve fi re towers. These hikes combine great exercise and The Conservationist (ISSN0010-650X), © 2019 by NYSDEC, spectacular views for individuals and families, and there are prizes for is an official publication of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation published bimonthly at those who climb all fi ve towers. Also in this issue, you’ll fi nd an article 625 Broadway, 4th Floor, Albany, NY 12233-4502. on how DEC is working to make trails more accessible and sustainable Telephone: (518) 402-8047 for users (pg. 12), so they enjoy the unique attributes of popular trails Manuscripts, photographs and artwork will be accepted if accompanied by SASE. Please write to the above address safely and without causing damage to the ecosystem. with an author’s query or to request a Contributor’s Guide. Diver explores New York’s Shinnecock Reef As New York continues to expand outdoor recreation opportunities, The publisher assumes no responsibility for loss or damage of we are also working to protect and improve our natural resources. unsolicited materials. You can read about how DEC is working to manage hydrilla in the TO SUBSCRIBE: August 2019 Volume 74, Number 1 $18 per year, $24 for two years, $30 for three years. Outside Croton River (pg.18) to limit the spread of this invasive species, which the U.S., add $27 per year with a check drawn on a U.S. bank. CONTENTS has been called “the world’s worst invasive aquatic plant.” All orders must be prepaid. DEPARTMENTS Whether you are a diver exploring Long Island’s artifi cial reefs Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for new subscriptions or changes of 2 A Tall Tale address. Periodical postage paid at Albany, NY, and additional Hiking a Catskill fi re tower 21 On Patrol 28 Briefl y (pg. 10), like to hike or bike with friends or family on state-owned mailing offices. By Mary Elizabeth 30 Letters 32 Back Trails trails, or want to explore the beauty of the Catskills from a fi re tower, Send check or money order payable to: I encourage you to get outdoors as much as you can. The beauty of Conservationist 6 Canada Geese in New York—Residents or Visitors? New York’s lands and waters is nature’s invitation to people young and NYSDEC By Joshua Stiller old, and the opportunities are endless. 625 Broadway 10 Exploring New York’s Artifi cial Reefs Albany, NY 12233-4502 28 21 By Amy Lipsky 12 or call: Best wishes, 1-800-678-6399 22 Visit the Department’s website at: www.dec.ny.gov 12 Building for the Future Basil Seggos, Commissioner The New York State Department of Environmental Sustainable trails help visitors leave no trace 28 Conservation does not discriminate on the basis of race, By Jane Ra aldi and McCrea Burnham 30 24 national origin, disability, age, or gender. 16 Bear Spring Mountain Wildlife Management Area 12 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: By Larry Bifaro 21 Conservationist 16 2 21 NYSDEC 18 Hydrilla in the Croton River 30 625 Broadway Battling a modern-day mythological monster 18 Albany, NY 12233-4502 By Nicole White Printed on recycled paper. Please recycle this issue. 22 Salmon River Fish Hatchery By Thomas Kielbasinski 10 FRONT COVER: Composite image; Balsam Lake Mountain 24 Seneca White Deer by Brad Wenskoski and Fire tower by NYS Department of Home on the range at a former military base Economic Development (NYSDED) By Dee Calvasina BACK COVER: Canada geese by Wayne Jones BY MARY ELIZABETH | PHOTOS BY AUTHOR The author’s daughter admires the view from the John Robb lean-to overlook. THE BEST HIKES are those with little rewards that motivate you to keep going when you’ve set out into unfamiliar territory. Most times when I hike, that reward is a seemingly infi nite view of Adirondack mountain peaks whose weathered crags, bare slides, and treed slopes dissolve into the horizon.
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