ALBANY, New York, Oct. 31 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC and Land Trust Partners Announce Protection of More Than 1,200 Acres of Open Space * Source Water Protection Initiatives Bolster State's Record Investments in Water Quality and Contributes to New York State's 30x30 Initiative Photos of Protected Lands Are Available (link is external) The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today  more PR