4 days ago · Whether it is addressing climate change effects, promoting responsible waste management, monitoring air quality, overseeing contaminated site clean-ups, or oil and gas mining monitoring, DEC is there to safeguard the environment; you can too by reporting environmental violations and problems.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) was created on July 1, 1970 to combine all state programs designed to protect and enhance the environment into a single agency. DEC is headed by a commissioner, who is assisted by executive managers.

Environmental Conservation Officers enforce New York's Environmental Conservation Laws, including those relating to environmental quality, hunting, fishing and trapping and protection of natural resources. Forest Rangers organize and conduct wildland search and rescue missions, prevent and suppress forest fires and act as stewards of public lands.

If you are looking for contact information for resident-facing services, please visit this agency's "Contact Us" page here: https://www.dec.ny.gov/about/259.html. Deputy Comm – Hearing & Mediation Svcs.

The department guides and regulates the conservation, improvement, and protection of New York's natural resources; manages Forest Preserve lands in the Adirondack and Catskill parks, state forest lands, and wildlife management areas; regulates sport fishing, hunting and trapping; and enforces the state's environmental laws and regulations.

4 days ago · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar said, “DEC applauds Governor Hochul’s continued investments to bolster the sustainability of New York’s agricultural industry and provide resources to farmers who serve as crucial partners in the conservation of land and other natural resources. DEC ...

Jan 14, 2025 · Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar said, “Governor Hochul’s State of the State initiatives and investments recognize that supporting climate action, clean energy, and a greener economy will significantly strengthen environmental protections and create good-paying jobs that help all New Yorkers. DEC ...

⊲ New York State adopts California’s stringent vehicle emissions standards. Under federal Clean Air Act amendments, DEC works to improve air quality for the entire state and control urban smog, acid rain, toxic air pollutants, and stack emissions pollution. 1993 ⊲ New York creates the Environmental Protection Fund

Dec 26, 2024 · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar said, “Holding polluters accountable for the damages they cause is essential to New York’s environmental protection efforts, and I commend Governor Hochul for signing this historic climate legislation into law. By ensuring those responsible for historic ...

The Department of Environmental Conservation is responsible for protecting and enhancing the State's natural resources.