Honoring Ancestral Lands
Last month, Governor Kathy Hochul, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Onondaga Nation and New York State Attorney General Letitia James finalized return of more than 1,000 acres of ancestral homelands in Central New York’s Tully Valley to the Onondaga Nation.
This work is an example of DEC’s recognition of Indigenous peoples as original stewards of ancestral homelands across the state.
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New York is home to tens of thousands of acres of public lands to visit, dozens of campgrounds, and thousands of miles of trails across the state for hikers of all abilities. When visiting state lands, it’s important to do your research beforehand, so you know what to expect during your stay.