State DEC reminds New Yorkers to "give turtles a brake"

Motorists Asked To ‘Give Turtles A Brake’ On World Turtle Day

Motorists are encouraged to “Give Turtles A Brake” as turtles are nesting in May and June. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said turtles are often spotted on or near road…

DEC warns turtles are on the move

State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton on Wednesday reminded New Yorkers that turtles are nesting in May and June, and she encouraged motorists to “Give Turtles a Brake.”

State to drivers: Give Turtles a Brake!

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton reminded New Yorkers that turtles are nesting in May and June and encouraged motorists to “Give Turtles a Brake.” Turtles are usually spotted on or near roads they search for sandy climates or loose soils to lay eggs and thousands of turtles are killed each year by unsuspecting drivers when turtles cross roads to find nesting areas said Lefton.

State DEC reminds New Yorkers to "give turtles a brake"

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton today recently reminded New Yorkers that turtles are nesting in May and June and encouraged motorists to “give turtles a brake.” Turtles are often spotted on or near roads…