Category: Environment and Conservation

  • Water

    New York’s abundant rivers, streams, lakes and coastal waters are used for recreation, fishing, tourism, agriculture and manufacturing. Dams and other infrastructure help us manage our waters. Though plentiful, the water resources of the state are threatened by chemical contaminants and other pollutants from a wide range of sources. The Division of Water provides various…

  • Water

    New York’s abundant rivers, streams, lakes and coastal waters are used for recreation, fishing, tourism, agriculture and manufacturing. Dams and other infrastructure help us manage our waters. Though plentiful, the water resources of the state are threatened by chemical contaminants and other pollutants from a wide range of sources. The Division of Water provides various…

  • HuntFishNY Mobile App

    Now Featuring the TACKLE BOX: Check out the new Tackle Box feature in the HuntFishNY mobile app! Tackle Box provides anglers with one stop shopping for waterbody-specific information on fishing regulations, stocking, and fishing/boating access sites. Tackle Box is part of DEC’s continued efforts to make fishing easier, more enjoyable and more accessible to all!…

  • HuntFishNY Mobile App

    Now Featuring the TACKLE BOX: Check out the new Tackle Box feature in the HuntFishNY mobile app! Tackle Box provides anglers with one stop shopping for waterbody-specific information on fishing regulations, stocking, and fishing/boating access sites. Tackle Box is part of DEC’s continued efforts to make fishing easier, more enjoyable and more accessible to all!…

  • Regulations

    Learn how New York’s laws and regulations protect people and the environment. 6 NYCRR Chapter Index: New York’s Environmental Regulations Disclaimer The links to the various Parts of our regulations go to a compilation on the WestlawNext website. While they are believed to be accurate, they are not certified copies of the regulations and therefore…

  • Regulations

    Learn how New York’s laws and regulations protect people and the environment. 6 NYCRR Chapter Index: New York’s Environmental Regulations Disclaimer The links to the various Parts of our regulations go to a compilation on the WestlawNext website. While they are believed to be accurate, they are not certified copies of the regulations and therefore…

  • All climate action is, ultimately, local. Talks and efforts must reflect that

    All climate action is, ultimately, local. Talks and efforts must reflect that

    Local communities are not the beneficiaries of climate action. They are the leaders and experts we must learn from and support. Despite making up less than 5% of the world’s population, Indigenous peoples and local communities manage over 25% of the world’s land and support 80% of global biodiversity. Credit: Curt Carnemark / World Bank…

  • All climate action is, ultimately, local. Talks and efforts must reflect that

    All climate action is, ultimately, local. Talks and efforts must reflect that

    Local communities are not the beneficiaries of climate action. They are the leaders and experts we must learn from and support. Despite making up less than 5% of the world’s population, Indigenous peoples and local communities manage over 25% of the world’s land and support 80% of global biodiversity. Credit: Curt Carnemark / World Bank…

  • New York State Freedom Of Information Law (FOIL)

    New York State Freedom Of Information Law (FOIL) – NYDEC Breadcrumb Home News New York State Freedom Of I…

  • New York State Freedom Of Information Law (FOIL)

    New York State Freedom Of Information Law (FOIL) – NYDEC Breadcrumb Home News New York State Freedom Of I…