The Conservationist is the official magazine of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. This bi-monthly print and digital publication features informative articles and reports, as well as stunning photography. Produced six times each year, we bring you inspiring stories about the protection of New York State’s air, water, forests, fish, and wildlife.
You can also learn about efforts and initiatives to safeguard public and environmental health, and to connect people to the state’s outdoor resources and cultural legacy. The Conservationist informs and entertains with enlightening articles and spectacular photography. Subscribe today!
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Conservationist magazine is a New York State-focused publication that will take your breath away. If it’s happening in New York’s outdoors, we’ve got it covered.
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- 7 Stunning print issues
- 7 Digital issues loaded with bonus content
- Astonishingly beautiful photography
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Highlights of the February/March 2025 issue:
- 100 years of reforestation and counting
- Unexpected finds on State lands
- Rattlesnake Hill Wildlife Management Area
- Environmental cleanup restores a community
- Empowering youth for a better tomorrow
- Protecting vernal pools
And much more!
Conservationist connects New Yorkers to nature!
For back issues, please note: Back issues of Conservationist are now available online at the New York State Library. If you are looking for a specific article and cannot find it, please email us and we will help you find it.