New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
New York's state-level environmental regulator
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Environmental stewardship of Onondaga Creek in Syracuse involves public listening sessions and involvement from the NYS DEC.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation manages a grant program specifically for municipalities.Well supported8 reports4 developments inside
Earlier this month
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued fire cautions and responded to multiple wildfires.Some support3 reports
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Hochul called on the DEC to withhold state approvals and identify public health threats at a site near Cayuga Lake.Some support1 report
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A partnership was formed to install weather stations in Plattsburgh and fund a statewide climate study in New York.Some support1 report
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Calls are being made on agencies to aid in radiation testing while investigating property contamination in Niagara County.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation regulated fishing seasons in multiple lakes and rivers, including Lake Erie and the St. Lawrence River.Well supported5 reports
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A case sets precedent for climate act appeals while a state agency implements a cost-recovery program.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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A water quality project near Chautauqua Lake involves a construction bid submitted by a Westfield firm and administration by the NY State DEC.Some support1 report
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has implemented new rules aimed at protecting the environment in New York.Well supported15 reports2 developments inside
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation enforces state laws regarding exotic animal permits.Some support2 reports
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Funding opportunities for the Hudson River estuary have been outlined by the relevant state agencies.Some support1 report
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Questions arose regarding fire suppression efforts at the Cove Hollow BESS facility.Some support1 report
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Titan Mining Corporation submitted an application to the NYSDEC for wetlands and water quality approvals, receiving $5.5 million for feasibility work in the North Country.Some support1 report
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NY State agency monitors air quality in NYC, while NHTSA considers rolling back federal fuel economy regulations and Congress debates California waivers.Some support1 report
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Air quality advisories issued for public health protection by the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation and the NY State Department of Health.Well supported9 reports2 developments inside
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is monitoring aging infrastructure issues in New York City and receiving expert commentary from the Environmental Defense Fund regarding flood risk.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is involved in the environmental status of Tonawanda Creek, a tributary of the Niagara River, in Western New York.Some support1 report
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation manages the trail system connecting to Lake Colden.Some support1 report
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation regulates fishing resources in the state.Some support4 reports2 developments inside
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A park is utilizing a river that has been stocked by the state agency, involving the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.Some support1 report
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Hochul is involved in the management of Seneca Lake, where a management bill requires executive signature and permits for repairs and excavation.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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An agency tasked with enforcing chemical limits is operating under the purview of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, with the legislative body responsible for final bill approval.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation regulates water quality and land use around Hollister Lake.Some support1 report
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is responding to rabid beaver encounters near Lake George.Some support1 report
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The NYSDEC classified the dam affecting Lake Moraine as high-hazard Class C, while the NYSCC manages the Madison Reservoir Dam.Some support1 report
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Untreated wastewater and combined sewer overflows from New York City are entering the Hudson River, leading to advisories and classification changes.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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OGS leads design and construction for DEC, and Kathy Hochul supports state energy solutions in New York.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Officials from the EPA and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation held joint public information sessions on July 30, 2026.Some support1 report
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued advisories covering Westchester county, Rockland county, and the NYC Metro region.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The NY State Department of Environmental Conservation is reviewing the environmental impacts of an annexation involving the area of Woodbury.Some support1 report
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Residents in the Niagara region have been notified of high levels of radioactive material, prompting calls for immediate Superfund action and transparency from relevant authorities.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation addresses infrastructure issues in Bethlehem.Some support2 reports
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NYSDEC is investigating contamination at Rye Brook, specifically targeting issues related to DuPont's mercury cleanup.Some support1 report
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NYS DEC received state funding for emergency preparedness in Oswego County.Some support1 report
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A company owns an industrial brownfield site in upstate New York and has developed a solar facility for Honeywell, operating under state environmental oversight.Some support3 reports
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Extell Development Company's project site along the Hudson River requires a Brownfield Cleanup Program, involving the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Monitors tent caterpillar insect outbreak in New York.Some support1 report
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NYSDEC approved a waste management plan on June 22, while county supervisors reviewed staffing requests in Seneca County.Some support2 reports
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The Finger Lakes region is investing in regional infrastructure, while simultaneously regulating land use and resource development to attract hotel development through tax incentives.Some support1 report
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FEMA and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation participated in a county flood risk meeting in Allegany County.Some support1 report
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation conducted search and rescue statewide and carried out controlled burns in Albany.Some support1 report1 development inside
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NY State Police and NY State DEC cooperated in the recovery of a deceased body.Some support1 report
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Chestnut Ridge Park hosts educational and Teach-Me-To-Fish events with partners.Some support1 report
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The new event establishes the structure where the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation manages wildlife resources within Erie County, which is part of New York State.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A project involving NYS DEC saw funded tree planting instructions provided by Steve Sherwood to the organization.Some support1 report
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What's reaching New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Events traced to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, step by step, newest first- How could Hochul's gas stove ban implementation affect New York State Department of Environmental Conservation?Gas stove ban lawsuits may delay DEC's carbon reduction goalsPossible
- Binghamton budget requires NYSDEC oversight for infrastructure projectsNYSDEC must oversee environmental review for $10 million in Binghamton upgradesLikely
- NY SDEC may review environmental impact of asphalt facility changesNY SDEC may oversee environmental compliance for acquired asphalt facilitiesPossible
- New Niagara Falls hospice may require environmental review from NYSDECThe new Niagara Falls hospice may require environmental review from NYSDECPossible
- Battery safety discussions may reinforce the DEC's regulatory oversight in New YorkBattery safety discussions may reinforce the DEC's regulatory oversight in New York.Possible
Explainers that pass through New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
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News at the entities that move New York State Department of Environmental Conservation most-
New York StructuralGovernor Kathy Hochul announced a license waiver for Veterans Day in New York.Moves New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
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Kathy Hochul StructuralKathy Hochul backed Blake Gendebien, opposing Anthony Constantino, in the North Country political race.Moves New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
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Thomas DiNapoli StructuralU.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy and Thomas DiNapoli have been endorsed for state office.Moves New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
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Lake Champlain StructuralHudson Valley residents visited historic sites located near Lake Champlain on November 2, 2026.Moves New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority is managing funding for grid modernization initiatives in the state.
Moves New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
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New York State Department of Health StructuralNY health officials are responding to an outbreak in Lewis County, prompting a state of emergency declaration.Moves New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Connections
The 40 strongest of 78, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
New York Structural
The State of New York mandates and oversees the DEC, which functions as the primary agency for enforcing environmental laws and managing state resources.
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New York State Office of General Services Structural
OGS leads the design and construction efforts that are utilized by the larger DEC department.
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Mandy Wilson Structural
Mandy Wilson is employed as a wildlife biologist for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
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Hudson River Structural
The Hudson River is subject to formal environmental regulation and management by the NYS DEC.
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Seneca Lake Structural
A operates as the regulatory body requiring permits for activities affecting B.
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Goodyear Structural
A state environmental body has issued a formal order requiring the company B to implement specific pollution controls.
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Extell Development Company Structural
Extell Development Company is subject to environmental regulations, specifically the Brownfield Cleanup Program, enforced by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
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New York City Operational
NYS DEC actively monitors, issues advisories, and assists in response to environmental and infrastructure issues within New York City.
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Chautauqua Lake Structural
The NYS DEC regulates fishing seasons, administers projects, and manages infrastructure related to Chautauqua Lake.
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Kathy Hochul Structural
The environmental agency's operations and permitting processes are subject to the executive authority and regulatory actions of the Governor.
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Onondaga Creek Structural
The entity A (NYSDEC) has a functional management and stewardship responsibility over the entity B (Onondaga Creek).
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New York State Department of Health Structural
The two state departments collaborate by jointly issuing advisories regarding air quality to protect public health.
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Oneida Lake Structural
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation establishes and enforces rules governing the use of Oneida Lake, specifically regarding fishing seasons.
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Niagara Falls Structural
The NYSDEC exercises formal regulatory authority over operations and materials within Niagara Falls.
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Thomas DiNapoli Structural
The Comptroller's office formally audited the DEC and found significant deficiencies in recordkeeping and required annual reports.
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Niagara County Structural
The state environmental agency regulates and investigates contamination and toxic waste issues within Niagara County.
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New York State Canal Corporation Structural
NYSDEC formally classifies the assets of the NYS Canal Corporation, including dams, as high-hazard Class C.
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Colton Operational
DEC provided grant funding to Colton's infrastructure project and is subject to local pressure regarding public education campaigns.
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Otisco Lake Structural
The NYS DEC establishes and enforces rules governing the use of Otisco Lake, specifically regarding fishing seasons.
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Binghamton Structural
Binghamton's planning and development must adhere to the environmental constraints and permitting processes established by the NYSDEC.
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Cayuga Lake Structural
The Department of Environmental Conservation formally regulates and monitors the environmental health and usage of Cayuga Lake.
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Michael Dalton Transactional
Michael Dalton provided funding for a specific planting project undertaken with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
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Honeywell Aerospace Structural
NYSDEC regulates projects built on Honeywell Aerospace land.
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Lake Champlain Structural
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation formally regulates fishing seasons within Lake Champlain.
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Lake Colden Structural
A formal management responsibility exists for the trail system connecting to the lake.
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Kimble Structural
A company represented by A operates under the regulatory purview of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
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Hudson Valley Structural
The NY DEC provides environmental advice and grants funding to the Hudson Valley region.
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The relationship is currently defined by the shared inquiry process regarding the Cove Hollow BESS fire suppression incident.
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Steve Sherwood Structural
Sherwood provided expert instruction on proper tree planting methods to the NY SDEC.
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Woodbury Structural
A's potential actions, such as annexation, are subject to formal review regarding environmental impacts by B.
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Cortland County Transactional
The New York State DEC provides grants to organizations located within Cortland County.
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Seneca County Structural
NYSDEC formally regulates Seneca County's waste management plans and operations.
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YouTube Operational
NYSDEC utilizes YouTube as one of various platforms for hosting and distributing its official podcast content.
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Honeywell International, Inc. Structural
Honeywell's projects are subject to oversight and regulation by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation regarding brownfield sites.
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Broome County Structural
NY State DEC provides grants to organizations operating within Broome County.
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St. Lawrence River Structural
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation formally regulates activities, such as fishing seasons, within the St. Lawrence River.
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Wildfire Operational
The environmental agency actively responds to and manages wildfire events.
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Lake Erie Shared context
The NY DEC regulates fishing seasons within the context of Lake Erie.
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Cayuga County Structural
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation provides grants to organizations located within Cayuga County.
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Tioga County Structural
The state environmental department provides grants to organizations operating within Tioga County.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
5 events- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued fire cautions and responded to multiple wildfires.
- Hochul called on the DEC to withhold state approvals and identify public health threats at a site near Cayuga Lake.
- A partnership was formed to install weather stations in Plattsburgh and fund a statewide climate study in New York.
- A case sets precedent for climate act appeals while a state agency implements a cost-recovery program.
- A water quality project near Chautauqua Lake involves a construction bid submitted by a Westfield firm and administration by the NY State DEC.
September 2026
5 events- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation enforces state laws regarding exotic animal permits.
- Funding opportunities for the Hudson River estuary have been outlined by the relevant state agencies.
- Questions arose regarding fire suppression efforts at the Cove Hollow BESS facility.
- Titan Mining Corporation submitted an application to the NYSDEC for wetlands and water quality approvals, receiving $5.5 million for feasibility work in the North Country.
- NY State agency monitors air quality in NYC, while NHTSA considers rolling back federal fuel economy regulations and Congress debates California waivers.
August 2026
10 events- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is monitoring aging infrastructure issues in New York City and receiving expert commentary from the Environmental Defense Fund regarding flood risk.
- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is involved in the environmental status of Tonawanda Creek, a tributary of the Niagara River, in Western New York.
- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation manages the trail system connecting to Lake Colden.
- A park is utilizing a river that has been stocked by the state agency, involving the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation regulates water quality and land use around Hollister Lake.
- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is responding to rabid beaver encounters near Lake George.
- The NYSDEC classified the dam affecting Lake Moraine as high-hazard Class C, while the NYSCC manages the Madison Reservoir Dam.
- Untreated wastewater and combined sewer overflows from New York City are entering the Hudson River, leading to advisories and classification changes.
- Officials from the EPA and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation held joint public information sessions on July 30, 2026.
- The NY State Department of Environmental Conservation is reviewing the environmental impacts of an annexation involving the area of Woodbury.
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July 2026
9 events- Calls are being made on agencies to aid in radiation testing while investigating property contamination in Niagara County.
- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has implemented new rules aimed at protecting the environment in New York.
- Residents in the Niagara region have been notified of high levels of radioactive material, prompting calls for immediate Superfund action and transparency from relevant authorities.
- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation addresses infrastructure issues in Bethlehem.
- NYSDEC is investigating contamination at Rye Brook, specifically targeting issues related to DuPont's mercury cleanup.
- NYS DEC received state funding for emergency preparedness in Oswego County.
- A company owns an industrial brownfield site in upstate New York and has developed a solar facility for Honeywell, operating under state environmental oversight.
- Extell Development Company's project site along the Hudson River requires a Brownfield Cleanup Program, involving the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
- Monitors tent caterpillar insect outbreak in New York.
June 2026
17 events- Environmental stewardship of Onondaga Creek in Syracuse involves public listening sessions and involvement from the NYS DEC.
- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation manages a grant program specifically for municipalities.
- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation regulated fishing seasons in multiple lakes and rivers, including Lake Erie and the St. Lawrence River.
- Air quality advisories issued for public health protection by the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation and the NY State Department of Health.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation regulates fishing resources in the state.
- Hochul is involved in the management of Seneca Lake, where a management bill requires executive signature and permits for repairs and excavation.
- An agency tasked with enforcing chemical limits is operating under the purview of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, with the legislative body responsible for final bill approval.
- OGS leads design and construction for DEC, and Kathy Hochul supports state energy solutions in New York.
- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued advisories covering Westchester county, Rockland county, and the NYC Metro region.
- NYSDEC approved a waste management plan on June 22, while county supervisors reviewed staffing requests in Seneca County.
- The Finger Lakes region is investing in regional infrastructure, while simultaneously regulating land use and resource development to attract hotel development through tax incentives.
- FEMA and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation participated in a county flood risk meeting in Allegany County.
- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation conducted search and rescue statewide and carried out controlled burns in Albany.
- NY State Police and NY State DEC cooperated in the recovery of a deceased body.
- Chestnut Ridge Park hosts educational and Teach-Me-To-Fish events with partners.
- The new event establishes the structure where the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation manages wildlife resources within Erie County, which is part of New York State.
- A project involving NYS DEC saw funded tree planting instructions provided by Steve Sherwood to the organization.