DEC protects the land, water, and air resources in New York. 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 ...
Information and links to the licenses, permits, and registrations that are doing through the NYSDEC.
Also, DEC's website contains links to various guidance documents and summaries of regulations that are not the regulations themselves. The official written regulations published by the Department of State are the official source for NYSDEC regulations.
DEC's headquarters is housed at our Central Office in Albany. The state is also divided into nine regions, each with its own headquarters and many with additional sub-offices. Your first point of contact for questions, or to obtain or renew a DEC permit, to report environmental or natural resource problems, or to find the best places to hunt, fish and enjoy the outdoors, is normally your ...
If you are having trouble finding a person to help you, you can contact DEC's Bureau of Public Outreach at public@dec.ny.gov or 518-402-8044. Get in touch with us by mail at: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 625 Broadway Albany, New York 12233-0001
DEC prepares, promulgates, and enforces regulations to protect New York State's environment and manage its natural resources.
You have a role in protecting the state's environment. From living a greener life at home, to getting involved in agency decisions, to taking action with local interest groups, we encourage you to stay informed with the latest DEC news and updates.