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Publications, Forms, Maps

Publications

Print Publications

  • Conservationist - DEC's full-color, award-winning magazine covers a broad range of environmental and outdoor topics. Six issues published per year. Also available online.
  • Conservationist for Kids - A companion to Conservationist offering information and activities to encourage kids to enjoy the outdoors. It is aimed at a 4th grade level and is also available online.
  • Color brochures and posters of wildlife (originally published in Conservationist).
  • Educational and technical publications by various DEC divisions. See the "Publications" page.
To get a copy of a DEC publication:
Use the "Publications" link in the left-hand column and search by subject area. Most publications can be downloaded and printed directly from your computer. Those not available in electronic format can be requested by using the link, "Order a copy by email".

If you cannot find a publication, e-mail us at publireq@gw.dec.state.ny.us, or call 518-402-8013

Online Newsletters and Bulletins

  • Environment DEC - The department's free online newsletter which covers New York State's environment and natural resources and DEC's environmental-quality programs. E-mail notification is available to alert subscribers when each monthly issue is published.
  • DEC Outdoor Discovery - Published every other week with seasonal environmental or nature topics, suggested outdoor activities and family-friendly events at DEC's environmental education centers.
  • Environmental Notice Bulletin (ENB)- Published weekly on Wednesdays. The ENB publishes notices required by a range of environmental laws, including notices of complete applications under the Uniform Procedures Act and several other state and regional agencies; notices required under the NYS Environmental Quality Review Act of regulations submitted by DEC as well as other state and local agencies; notices of DEC hearings and some other specialized notices required by specific laws.

Forms

The majority of DEC's most popular forms are available on the "Forms" page and are organized by topic.

If you cannot find a form, e-mail the specific division or the DEC webmaster.

Maps

  • For printable maps of state forests, recreation areas, wildlife distribution and other maps, see our Map Collection
  • Make your own maps using DEC's online interactive map tool
  • DEC's geodata inventory can be browsed or searched or viewed with Google Earth or similar programs. See the mapping gateway link on the left.

Public Access to DEC Documents and Other Information

Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)

Citizens may receive nearly any DEC document or other forms of information, such as email, upon request. If a document cannot be released through the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), an explanation will be provided.

For more information on how to file a FOIL request or to see the archive of DEC's FOIL appeal determinations, see the "Freedom of Information Law" link on the right. Also linked from the FOIL page is an electronic archive of DEC's FOIL appeal determinations since 2004.


More about Publications, Forms, Maps:

  • Publications - Access to print and online publications from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
  • Forms - Forms that are available online from NYSDEC programs
  • Grant Applications - For NYSDEC grants to municipalities, community organizations and not-for-profits
  • Mapping Gateway - Maps and interactive mapping applications currently available online from NYSDEC