The Conservationist is the official magazine of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Established in 1946, 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 - it is a favorite of grandparents, students, teachers, and anyone who takes an interest in New York's great outdoors.
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Highlights of the February/March 2026 issue include:
- The Salt City
- Animal Courtship
- Friends Groups
- Hudson River Eel Project
- Return of the Frostfish
And much more!
