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https://dec.ny.gov/nature/waterbodies/wetlands Freshwater Wetlands - NYSDEC Information on freshwater and tidal wetlands status, protection and mapping in New York State; where to see freshwater wetlands maps. freshwaterwetlandsnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/places/saranac-lakes-wild-forest Saranac Lakes Wild Forest - NYSDEC The 75,000-acre Saranac Lakes Wild Forest is part of the Adirondack Forest Preserve. The most prominent features of this unit are the many lakes, ponds, and... wild forestsaranaclakesnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/places-to-go/accessible-recreation Accessible Recreation - NYSDEC DEC welcomes all visitors to explore state lands, and we are committed to providing an ever-increasing range of accessible outdoor recreation opportunities. accessiblerecreationnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/news News - NYSDEC newsnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/oil-gas/well-owner-and-applicants-information-center/technical-guidance-memoranda Oil and Gas Policies and Technical Guidance Memoranda - NYSDEC This page provides links to all current Division of Mineral Resources Technical Guidance Memoranda relating to oil, gas and solution mining. gas policiestechnical guidanceoilmemorandanysdec https://dec.ny.gov/regulatory/enforcement/guide-to-enforcement-hearings Guide To Enforcement Hearings - NYSDEC guideenforcementhearingsnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/regulatory/permits-licenses Permits, Licenses, and Registrations - NYSDEC Information and links to the licenses, permits, and registrations that are doing through the NYSDEC. permits licensesregistrationsnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/about/accessibility-for-persons-with-disabilities Accessibility For Persons With Disabilities - NYSDEC DEC's accessibility efforts for people with disabilities to be able to participate in and enjoy the benefits of DEC's services, programs and activities, as... accessibilitypersonsdisabilitiesnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/regulatory/hearings Hearings - NYSDEC hearingsnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/regulatory Regulations and Enforcement - NYSDEC DEC prepares, promulgates, and enforces regulations to protect New York State's environment and manage its natural resources. regulationsenforcementnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/places-to-go/outdoor-recreation-discounts Discounts For Outdoor Recreation - NYSDEC outdoor recreationdiscountsnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/news/conservationist-magazine Conservationist Magazine - NYSDEC Published six times a year, Conservationist is a New York State-focused magazine that is packed with informative and entertaining articles, first-rate... conservationistmagazinenysdec https://dec.ny.gov/nature Nature - NYSDEC naturenysdec https://dec.ny.gov/about/sustainability-at-dec Sustainability at DEC - NYSDEC dec nysdecsustainability https://dec.ny.gov/about/contact-us Contact Us - NYSDEC usnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/get-involved/public-participation Public Participation - NYSDEC DEC encourages you to get involved especially when environmental decisions are being made that will impact you, your family and community. Your opinion matters... public participationnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/get-offline-get-outside Get Offline, Get Outside (GOGO) Challenge - NYSDEC get offline outsidegogochallengenysdec https://dec.ny.gov/about/employment Employment - NYSDEC employmentnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/about About DEC - NYSDEC 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... dec nysdec https://dec.ny.gov/places/whalen-memorial-state-forest Whalen Memorial State Forest - NYSDEC The 1,325-acre Whalen Memorial State Forest is located in the southwestern area of Chautauqua County in the town of North Harmony. The forest includes habitats... memorial stateforest nysdecwhalen https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/offshore-wind-development Offshore Wind Development - NYSDEC nder New York's Clean Energy Standard (CES) and the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, New York State is committed to providing 70% of New York... offshore winddevelopmentnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/nature/animals-fish-plants/nuisance-wildlife-species Nuisance Wildlife Species - NYSDEC Encounters with wildlife have become more numerous as a result of urban growth into an animal's natural habitat. Seeing an animal in the woods can be fun, but... nuisance wildlifespeciesnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/fund Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) - NYSDEC environmental protectionfundepfnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/about/doing-business Doing Business With DEC - NYSDEC dec nysdecbusiness https://dec.ny.gov/places/adirondack-mountain-reserve-conservation-easement-tract Adirondack Mountain Reserve Conservation Easement Tract - NYSDEC adirondack mountainconservation easementreservetractnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection Environmental Protection - NYSDEC environmental protectionnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/places-to-go/maps Maps - NYSDEC mapsnysdec https://sape2016.org/resolutions/2018-nysdec-air-emissions-resolutions/ 2018 NYSDEC Air Emissions Resolution and Letter | Stop the Algonquin Pipeline Expansion (SAPE) algonquin pipeline expansionair emissions2018nysdecresolution https://dec.ny.gov/places-to-go Places to Go - NYSDEC placesgonysdec https://dec.ny.gov/get-involved/living-green/protect-fish-wildlife-open-space/i-love-my-park-day I Love My Park Day - NYSDEC To promote stewardship all year round, DEC and partners have joined together to create a series of themed stewardship events for public participation... park daylovenysdec https://dec.ny.gov/news/dec-delivers DEC Delivers: Email Newsletters - NYSDEC DEC Delivers offers subscribers great flexibility. We invite you to give it a try! Sign up to receive email notices concerning those subjects you are most... email newslettersdecdelivers https://dec.ny.gov/regulatory/nrd Natural Resource Damages (NRD) - NYSDEC Several state and federal laws authorize DEC to assess injuries to natural resources and seek damages to restore those resources. natural resourcedamagesnrdnysdec https://www.ultracamp.com/clientlogin.aspx?idCamp=405&campCode=dec NYSDEC Summer Camps summer campsnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/air-quality Air - NYSDEC Air pollution damages health and the environment in a variety of ways. Air pollutants originate from many human activities. airnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/regulatory/agenda Regulatory Agenda including 3 Year and 5 Year Reviews - NYSDEC The regulatory agenda featuring 3- and 5-year reviews for 2026. including 35 reviewsregulatoryagendayear https://dec.ny.gov/nature/animals-fish-plants/ruffed-grouse Ruffed Grouse - NYSDEC Round, plump birds a little larger than pigeons, ruffed grouse are a favorite of birders and hunters alike. ruffed grousenysdec https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/hunting/places/long-island Hunting on Long Island - NYSDEC Information for hunting on Long Island. long islandhuntingnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/news/environmental-notice-bulletin Environmental Notice Bulletin (ENB) - NYSDEC environmentalnoticebulletinenbnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/wildfires/fire-danger-map Fire Danger Map - NYSDEC Fire danger ratings are forecast and displayed on a map of New York State to show where fire danger is low, moderate, high, very high, or extreme. fire dangermapnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/freshwater-fishing Freshwater Fishing - NYSDEC In New York you can find world class freshwater fishing for a wide variety of sportfish within more than 7,500 lakes and ponds, 70,000 miles of rivers and... freshwater fishingnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/regulatory/regulations Regulations - NYSDEC Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (NYCRR). regulationsnysdec https://extapps.dec.ny.gov/cfmx/extapps/sls_searches/index.cfm?p=live_rehab This NYSDEC application has moved nysdecapplicationmoved https://dec.ny.gov/about/contact-us/map-of-dec-offices Map Of All DEC Offices - NYSDEC a map of all DEC offices mapdecoffices https://dec.ny.gov/news/podcast DEC Does What?! - NYSDEC The “DEC Does What?!” podcast highlights the important work of DEC experts working to protect New Yorkers and the state’s environment. dec https://dec.ny.gov/nature/animals-fish-plants/black-bear Black Bear - NYSDEC Though rarely seen by most New Yorkers, black bears are valued by hunters, photographers, and wildlife watchers. black bearnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/about/website-usage-and-policies/language-assistance Language Assistance - NYSDEC DEC is committed to providing meaningful access to all services, information, and recreational opportunities available to New Yorkers and visitors with Limited... language assistancenysdec https://dec.ny.gov/regulatory/permits-licenses/sporting-and-use/sporting/decals DEC Automated Licensing System (DECALS) - NYSDEC Make an online or phone transaction for the following: fishing, hunting, or trapping licenses; deer management permit applications; recreational marine fishing... licensing systemdecautomated https://dec.ny.gov/about/ust-operator-exam Underground Storage Tank (UST) Operator Exam - NYSDEC underground storage tankustoperatorexamnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/summer-camps Summer Camps - NYSDEC DEC camps combine environmental education, hunter education programs, and outdoor recreation into a fun adventure. We use a hands-on approach to teach about... summer campsnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/wildfires Wildfires - NYSDEC To protect our natural resources and communities from wildfire damage, residents, visitors, and municipal jurisdictions must contribute to wildfire prevention... wildfiresnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/about/website-usage-and-policies/pdf-files PDF Files - NYSDEC pdf filesnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/get-involved Get Involved - NYSDEC get involvednysdec https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/pollution-prevention/carpet Carpet Recycling - NYSDEC Information about a carpet recycling program. carpetrecyclingnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/get-involved/grant-applications Grant Applications - NYSDEC Competitive grants for environmental protection and improvement are available for municipalities, community organizations, not-for-profit organizations and... grant applicationsnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/acid-rain Acid Rain - NYSDEC Acid rain comes in many forms: rain, snow, sleet, hail, and fog (wet deposition), and as acid particles, aerosols, and gases (dry deposition). acid rainnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/birding Birding - NYSDEC New York’s wide-ranging habitats, from the Atlantic Ocean’s sandy beaches and Great Lakes shorelines to the majestic Catskill and Adirondack peaks, create a... birdingnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/hiking/winter-safety Winter Hiking Safety - NYSDEC Properly preparing for winter conditions is essential for a more enjoyable and safer experience. winter hikingsafetynysdec https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/shellfishing Shellfishing - NYSDEC New York State has a wide variety of shellfish available for harvest, including hard clams or quahogs, blue mussels, razor clams, soft clams, oysters and bay... shellfishingnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/get-involved/education Education - NYSDEC DEC has environmental education programs and resources that will help everyone become a better steward of the environment. educationnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/nature/waterbodies Waterbodies - NYSDEC Explore the countless waterbodies throughout New York State and learn about their importance, usage, and role in their ecosystems. nysdec https://dec.ny.gov/nature/invasive-species Invasive Species - NYSDEC Invasive species are non-native species that can cause harm to the environment, the economy or human health. Invasives come from all around the world. As... invasive speciesnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/waste-management Waste Management - NYSDEC DEC regulates waste streams produced by residents, businesses, and other organizations. Reuse, recycling, and other ways to reduce waste can save you money and... waste managementnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/nature/forests-trees Forests and Trees - NYSDEC New York state is 61% forested - forests cover 18.6 million acres of our 30.2 million total acres. Much of this land is privately owned and managed for wood or... foreststreesnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/get-involved/living-green Living the Green Life - NYSDEC Tips on actions you can take to be a friend of the environment. green lifelivingnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/site-cleanup Site Cleanup - NYSDEC DEC's mission to promote and regulate environmental cleanup and safe brownfield redevelopment is accomplished through programs of the Division of Environmental... sitecleanupnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/get-involved/events/2026/4/huntfishny-event-2026-suffolk-county-youth-turkey-hunt-ridge-new-york HuntFishNY Event - 2026 Suffolk County Youth Turkey Hunt (Ridge, New York) - NYSDEC event 2026suffolk countyturkey huntridge newyouth https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/environmental-justice Environmental Justice - NYSDEC The Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) works to address environmental issues and concerns that affect primarily low income and minority communities through... environmental justicenysdec https://dec.ny.gov/places-to-go/wildlife-management-areas Wildlife Management Areas - NYSDEC Containing around 250,000 acres, these state-owned lands are available for wildlife-related recreation and enjoying the outdoors. Check individual pages for... wildlife management areasnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/pollution-prevention Pollution Prevention - NYSDEC An overview of efforts of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Pollution Prevention Unit with action items emphasized. pollution preventionnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/help-for-businesses Help For Businesses - NYSDEC Learn about DEC initiatives and actions with the business community in mind. helpbusinessesnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/oil-gas/well-owner-and-applicants-information-center/technical-guidance-memoranda/01-1-revised-record-management-procedures Technical Guidance Memorandum 01-1 Revised Record Management Procedures - NYSDEC technical guidance01 1record managementmemorandumrevised https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/trapping Trapping - NYSDEC There are 14 species of furbearing animals in New York. DEC closely regulates trapping seasons to ensure the continued security of New York's furbearer... trappingnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/places/lake-george-battlefield-day-use-area Lake George Battlefield Day Use Area - NYSDEC Visitors to the Lake George Battlefield can see the sites of the Battle of Lake George (1755), which was part of the siege of Fort William Henry (1757) and a... day use arealake georgebattlefieldnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/recycling-composting Recycling and Composting - NYSDEC Find information on reducing, reusing, recycling, and composting. recyclingcompostingnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/about/website-usage-and-policies Website Usage And Policies - NYSDEC usagepoliciesnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/about/employment/seasonal Seasonal Employment - NYSDEC DEC has a need for temporary employees to supplement our permanent workforce. These seasonal employees are invaluable in meeting the mission of the agency. The... seasonal employmentnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/places-to-go/tidal-wetland-areas Tidal Wetland Areas - NYSDEC The following state tidal wetlands provide opportunities for fishing, hiking, canoeing, and seasonal small and big game hunting in upland and salt water... tidalwetlandareasnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/water Water - NYSDEC The Division of Water provides various programs that track the quality of the waters, identify and investigate sources of pollution, control these sources and... waternysdec https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/hunting Hunting - NYSDEC New York offers many exciting opportunities to hunt a large variety of wildlife, including big game, small game, game birds and furbearers. huntingnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/about/boards-commissions Boards and Commissions - NYSDEC Organizations to which DEC provides coordination and secretarial services; organizations in which DEC's technical staff participate on committees or as... boardscommissionsnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/mining-reclamation Mining & Reclamation - NYSDEC mining reclamationnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/hazardous-substance-bulk-storage Bulk Storage - NYSDEC bulk storagenysdec https://dec.ny.gov/maps/interactive-maps/decinfo-locator DECinfo Locator - NYSDEC DECinfo Locator is an interactive map that lets you access many DEC documents and public data about New York State, including recreational opportunities,... locatornysdec https://dec.ny.gov/places/birdseye-hollow-state-forest Birdseye Hollow State Forest - NYSDEC Birdseye Hollow State Forest is a 3,446-acre state forest featuring Sanford Lake, Birdseye Hollow Park day use area, and the Forest Stewardship Demonstration... hollow stateforest nysdecbirdseye https://dec.ny.gov/places-to-go/agencies Agencies That Manage Public Land - NYSDEC There are more than 4 million acres of land open to the public for recreation. These lands are managed by different federal and state agencies, as well as... manage publicagencieslandnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/about/dei Diversity and Inclusion - NYSDEC DEC values people of all backgrounds and encourages a diverse and vibrant workforce. diversityinclusionnysdec https://dec.ny.gov/places/lake-placid Lake Placid - NYSDEC Located in Essex County, Lake Placid has great trout fishing opportunities. lake placidnysdec