Bureau of Water Resource Management

Bureau Mission

The Bureau of Water Resource Management works to protect and conserve New York State's water supply sources, provide watershed geographic information technology support, and promote collaborative partnership programs.

The Bureau's work includes programs for aquifer (pump) tests, drought management, Great Lakes water withdrawal registration, groundwater, interstate water supply partnerships, public water supply permitting, reservoir releases, water conservation, and water well drillers registration.

The Bureau also manages DEC's water quality and watershed protection programs for the New York City water supply system, including Federal Safe Drinking Water Act grants, compliance for SPDES permits within the watershed, and technical assistance and training for wastewater treatment facility operators within the watershed.

The Bureau works with stakeholders and partners toward improved water quality, provides funding for Water Quality Improvement Projects, and conducts outreach and communication activities. The Bureau's responsibilities also include developing and managing a geographic information system (GIS) that provides information and extensive data related to New York State's waters.

Contacts

Bureau Director: Mark Klotz, P.E.

Administration: Stephanie Hanley, Secretary. Phone: (518) 402-8177. Fax: (518) 402-9029.