DEC Central Office Program Directory

Use this directory to reach program units at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation headquarters office by telephone, mail, or email. For all divisions and bureaus located at 625 Broadway, the table below gives telephone numbers (all are area code 518), email addresses (all with extension @gw.dec.state.ny.us), and zip code extensions.

To contact any program by mail, address correspondence to:

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233-XXXX (the four-digit zip code extension is shown beside the program's name).

Executive Offices
Executives	Phone Area Code 518	Fax Area Code 518	Zip Code Ext. / floor	Email	Program Description
Commissioner Pete Grannis	402-8545	402-8541	1010 / 14	email the Commissioner
Executive Deputy Commissioner Stuart Gruskin	402-8560	402-9016	1010 / 14
Administration Jack McKeon Deputy Commissioner	402-9401	402-9016	1010 / 14		Information Services, Management and Budget, Operations, Employee Relations, Public Affairs and Education
Air Resources, Climate Change and Energy Jared Snyder Assistant Commissioner	402-8537	402-9016	1010 / 14		Air Resources, Office of Climate Change
Communications Basil Anastassiou Director	402-8000	402-9016	1010 / 14		Oversees department's multi-media communication products
General Counsel Alison Crocker General Counsel	402-9185	402-9018	1500 / 14		Provides legal services to the Department
Hearings and Mediation Services Louis Alexander Assistant Commissioner	402-8537	402-9016	1010 / 14		Conducts hearings related to the Department's permitting and enforcement activities under the Environmental Conservation Law
Internal Audit Thomas Kulzer Acting Director	402-9147	402-9145	1060 / 12		Provides independent, objective reviews and investigations of agency operations; and serves as a liaison with outside auditing agencies
Legislative Affairs Christian Ballantyne Director	402-2797	402-9016	1010 /14		Acts as liaison between the Department and elected officials on matters affecting state and federal environmental policy and legislation
Natural Resources Christopher Amato Assistant Commissioner	402-8545	402-9016	1010 / 14		Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources, Lands and Forests
Policy Office Ann Reynolds Director	402-8545	402-9016	1010 / 14		Serve as an internal consultant to the Department; research, design, and implement strategic initiatives
Press Operations Yancey Roy Director	402-8000	402-9016	1016 / 14		Department spokesperson, press releases
Public Protection Henry Hamilton Assistant Commissioner	402-8552	402-9016	1010 / 14		Law Enforcement, Forest Protection and Fire Management
Regional Affairs and Permitting Michael Lenane Deputy Commissioner	402-8549	402-9016	1010 / 14		Permits, Regional Operations
Remediation and Materials Management Val Washington Deputy Commissioner	402-2794	402-9016	1010 / 14		Solid and Hazardous Materials, Environmental Remediation and Mineral Resources
Water and Watershed James Tierney Assistant Commissioner	402-8545	402-9016	1010 / 14		Protect and conserve the water resources of New York State

Division of Air Resources
Director and Programs	Phone Area Code 518	Fax Area Code 518	Zip Code Extension / floor	Email	Program Description
David Shaw Director	402-8452	402-9035	3250 / 2	DARWeb	Program planning services, regional coordination
Air Quality Assurance	402-8401		3258 / 2		Air quality data analysis & air permitting
Air Quality Planning	402-8396		3251 / 2		State Implementation Plans for ozone, carbon monoxide and particulate matter
Air Quality Analysis & Research	402-8402		3259 / 2		Research on air pollutants in the atmosphere & air toxics assessments
Air Quality Surveillance	402-8508		3256 / 3		Air pollution monitoring
Mobile Sources & Technology Development	402-8292		3255 / 2		Vehicle inspection, research and monitoring
Stationary Sources	402-8403		3254 / 2		Facility assessment and permitting

Office of Climate Change
Director	Phone Area Code 518	Fax Area Code 518	Zip Code Extension /floor	Email	Program Description
Vacant	402-8448	402-9021	1030 / 8	climatechange	Lead and coordinate development of programs and policies that mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and help New York adapt to unavoidable climate change

Office of Employee Assistance
Coordinator	Phone Area Code 518	Fax Area Code 518	Zip Code Extension / floor	Program Description
Cynthia Linder-Cantwell Coordinator	402-9225	402-9236	5750 / 1	Help employees preserve physical and mental health

Office of Employee Relations
Director and Programs	Phone Area Code 518	Fax Area Code 518	Zip Code Extension / floor	Program Description
Joseph Lattanzio Director	402-9388	486-9957	5061 / 10
Health & Safety	402-9381	486-9957	5062 / 10	Develop and implement policies and procedures to protect employees
Labor Relations	402-9387	486-9957	5061 / 10	Administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements negotiated with employee Labor organizations
Nurse	402-0562	402-9331	5065 / 1	Promote and maintain employee health

Office of Environmental Justice
Coordinator	Phone	Fax Area Code 518	Zip Code Extension / floor	Email	Program Description
Lisa F. Garcia, Esq. Chief Advocate for Environmental Justice & Equity	718-482-4949 toll free 866-229-0497	402-9018	1500 / 14	ej	Fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.

Division of Environmental Permits
Director and Programs	Phone Area Code 518	Fax Area Code 518	Zip Code Extension / floor	Email	Program Description
Jeffrey Sama Director	402-9167	402-9168	1750 / 4	depprmt	Permit and project management, pollution prevention and environmental analysis
Programs & Systems	402-9167	402-9168	1750 / 4	depprmt	Provide program oversight of the department's environmental permit application process; emergency permitting and disaster response, 5-day letter demands, production of the Environmental Notice Bulletin; and administration of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit renewals
Energy Projects & Management	402-9167	402-9168	1750 / 4	depprmt	Manage the regulatory review of energy generating facilities (fossil fuel, hydroelectric, wind, biomass and nuclear) and coordinates the energy planning process for DEC
Pollution Prevention	402-9469	402-9168	1750 / 4	depprmt	Manage the Environmental Excellence Awards Program, Green Buildings, Environmental Management Systems, Pollution Prevention and Environmental Compliance Assistance Council, pollution prevention extension programs, and the NYS Environmental Leaders program
Maritime Projects	402-9167	402-9168	1750 / 4	depprmt	Manage the Department's review of large scale and inter-regional projects, such as gas and electric transmission lines and major dredging projects
SEQR & Training	402-9167	402-9168	1750 / 4	depprmt	Provide SEQR implementation guidance, policy and training; provide training on Uniform Procedures, State Historic Preservation Act and project management

Division of Environmental Remediation
Director and Programs	Phone Area Code 518	Fax Area Code 518	Zip Code Extension / floor	Email	Program Description
Dale Desnoyers Director	402-9706	402-9020	7011 / 12	derweb
Program Management	402-9764		7012 / 12		Contract & payment, fiscal management, policy & planning, cost recovery
Remedial Bureau A	402-9625		7015 / 11		Regions 1 & 5 site cleanup
Remedial Bureau B	402-9768		7016 / 12		Regions 2 & 4 site cleanup
Remedial Bureau C	402-9662		7014 / 11		Regions 3 & 6 site cleanup
Remedial Bureau D	402-9676		7013 / 12		Region 7 site cleanup
Remedial Bureau E	402-9814		7017 / 12		Regions 8 & 9 site cleanup
Technical Support	402-9543		7020 / 11		Spill prevention, bulk storage, site control, information management, training and technical support

Division of Fish, Wildlife, & Marine Resources
Director and Programs	Phone Area Code 518	Fax Area Code 518	Zip Code Extension / floor	Email	Program Description
Patricia Riexinger Director	402-8924	402-9027	4750 / 5	fwinfo	Protect and manage fish and wildlife resources
Fisheries	402-8920	402-9027	4753 / 5	fwfish	Managing all the fish species in the State of New York
Wildlife	402-8919	402-9027	4754 / 5	fwwildlf	Managing all the wildlife species in the State of New York
Marine Resources	(631) 444-0430	(631) 444-0434	205 Belle Mead Road, Suite 1 East Setauket, New York 11733	fwmarine	Managing all the marine species in the State of New York
Habitat	402-8920	402-9027	4756 / 5	fwhabtat	Protect and maintain New York's rich and diverse ecosystems
Conservation Fund Advisory Board	402-8924	402-9027	4750 / 5		Provide oversight in the expenditure of Conservation Fund
Fish & Wildlife Services	402-8995		4751 / 5	fwinfo
License Sales	402-8845	402-8842	4790 / 1	fwwildlf	Issues licenses for fishing, hunting, trapping, commercial shellfish harvesting
Special Licenses	402-8985		4752 / 5	fwslu	Distribution, review and issuance of special uses fishing and hunting licenses
Sportsman Education & Hunter Safety	402-8966	402-8925	4800 / 5	fwwildlf	Teach safe and responsible outdoors practices and the important role of hunters and trappers in conservation
Wildlife Pathology Unit	478-3032	478-3035	108 Game Farm Road Delmar, New York 12054		Diagnosing, monitoring, and controlling causes of sickness and death of the animals of New York State

Division of Forest Protection
Director and Programs	Phone Area Code 518	Fax Area Code 518	Zip Code Extension / floor	Program Description
Tom Rinaldi Director	402-8839	402-8840	2560 / 8	Preserve, protect, enhance state's forest resources and the safety and well-being of the public
Licensed Guide	402-8838	402-8840	2560 / 8	Licensing of outdoor guides

Hearings & Mediation Services
Chief Judge	Phone Area Code 518	Fax Area Code 518	Zip Code Extension / floor	Program Description
James McClymonds Chief Administrative Law Judge	402-9003	402-9037	1550 / 1	Conduct hearings related to the Department's permitting and enforcement activities under the Environmental Conservation Law

Division of Information Services
Director and Programs	Phone Area Code 518	Fax Area Code 518	Zip Code Extension / floor	Program Description
Leslie Brennan Director	402-9860	402-9031	2750 / 3	Provide information technology services to the department
Program Management	402-9860		2750 / 3	Provide and promotes project management knowledge and expertise for information technology projects
Administration	402-9860		2750 / 3
Application Development	402-9860		2750 / 3	Develop, implement and maintain applications
Internet/GIS	402-9860		2750 / 3
Library	402-8200	402-9039	2700 / 1	Provide department staff with information services
Network Services	402-9860		2750 / 3	Network operation and unix administration
User Support	402-9860		2750 / 3	Provide staff computer support services

Division of Law Enforcement
Director	Phone Area Code 518	Fax Area Code 518	Zip Code Extension / floor	Program Description
Peter Fanelli Director	402-8829	402-8830	2500 / 14	Protect the environment, natural resources and people through law enforcement, education and public outreach

Division of Lands & Forests
Director and Programs	Phone Area Code 518	Fax Area Code 518	Zip Code Extension / floor	Email	Program Description
Robert Davies Director	402-9405	402-9028	4250 / 5	lflands	Manage public lands in New York State and provide leadership in forestry and forest management
Forest Preserve Management	473-9518		4254 / 5		Custody and management of the Adirondack Forest Preserve and the Catskill Forest Preserve.
Private Land Services	402-9425		4253 / 5		Maintaining the long-term health and productivity of NYS forests
Nursery	581-1439	581-8017	Saratoga		Enhance and protect forest resources
State Land Management	402-9428		4255 / 5		Manage state lands and conservation easements
Real Property	402-9442		4256 / 5		Handle all land conveyance transactions for all DEC divisions

Division of Management & Budget
Director and Programs	Phone Area Code 518	Fax Area Code 518	Zip Code Extension / floor	Email	Program Description
Nancy Lussier Director	402-9228	402-9023	5021 / 10	mbs	Personnel, budget, accounting, employee benefits and training
Affirmative Action & M/WBE-EEO Programs	402-9259	402-9023	5064 / 10		Ensure equal employment opportunity to all people, investigate complaints of discrimination and/or harassment
M/WBE-EEO Programs	402-9311	402-9023	5064 / 10		Oversight of the Department's Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise/Equal Employment Opportunity Program (M/WBE-EEO)
Budgeting	402-9228	402-9023	5021 / 10		Assist programs in implementing their capital spending plans; responsible for the agency's General Fund, Special Revenue
Contract & Grant Development	402-9240	402-9023	1080 / 10		Assistance with development and review of Department's contractual agreements, and coordination of project commitments from Bond Act and EPF
Expenditure Accounting	402-9310 402-9312 (purchase) 402-9309 (travel)	402-9023	5027, 5025 (travel) / 10		Process contracts, purchase orders, travel expenses and all payments.
Financial Management Information System (FMIS)	402-9233	402-9023	5010 / 10		Purchasing, Payables, Revenue, iExpense and Budget
Payroll	402-9351 402-9325 (LATS)	402-9023	5026 / 10		Process payroll transaction, auditing and maintenance of time records
Personnel Services	402-9257 402-9277 (benefit)	402-9038	5060 / 10	decprsnl	Recruitment, appointments, position classification, examination planning and eligible list maintenance, administration of employee benefits
Revenue Accounting	402-9365	402-9023	5012 / 10		Accounting, processing and deposit of revenues for the entire agency
Revenue Accounting Federal Accounting	402-9342	402-9023	5022 / 10		Grant billings and reimbursements from the federal government, and for preparation of the Indirect cost rate proposal
Revenue Accounting Oil Spill/Regulatory Fees	402-9343	402-9023	5013 / 10		Accounting, billing and subsequent collection of Regulatory Fees, Major Petroleum License Fees and Hunting and Fishing License sales
Training & Organization Development	402-9254	402-9023	5063 / 10		Provide employee training and development, helping the agency operate more effectively

Division of Mineral Resources
Director and Programs	Phone Area Code 518	Fax Area Code 518	Zip Code Extension / floor	Email	Program Description
Bradley Field Director	402-8076	402-8060	6500 / 3	dmninfo	Management and regulation of mineral resource development
Oil & Gas Regulation	402-8056		6500 / 3	dmnog	Oversee permitting, compliance and enforcement of all regulated wells in New York
Resource Management & Development	402-8072		6500 / 3	dmnmine	Oversee operations and activities related to non-fuel mining and mined land reclamation

Division of Operations
Director and Programs	Phone Area Code 518	Fax Area Code 518	Zip Code Extension / floor	Email	Program Description
Mark Malinoski Director	402-9055	402-9053	5250 / 3	campinfo	Provides direction to the Division's central office bureaus and to regional operations managers in the planning, design, operation and maintenance of DEC facilities statewide
Design & Construction	402-9084		5252 / 3		Engineering and architectural design, construction management, project planning, development and coordination
Office Services	402-9246		5040 / 10		Service department's office needs, including Central Office Print Shop, Mailroom and Warehouse/Records Center; management of DEC building leases
Recreation	457-2500		5253 / 3	campinfo	Operate DEC's 52 campgrounds, 7 day use areas and Belleayre Mt. Ski Center
Transportation Services & Car Reservations - Port Bldg.	Port Bldg.: 433-4520 Central Office: 402-9070		5255 / 3		Manage the Department's vehicle fleet and motorized equipment, provide support to department staff in their effort to perform their duties
Maintenance & Technical Services	402-9118		5254 / 3		Operation and maintenance of department facilities, energy management and conservation, building and fire code safety
State Agency Environmental Audit	402-9055	402-9053	5250 / 3		Coordinate the preparation of the Annual State Agency Environmental Audit document
M&TS Electronics Section - Port Bldg	433-4536		5254 / 3		Design, installation and maintenance of sophisticated electronics systems including air monitors, wildlife tracking, electrofishing equipment and security systems

Division of Public Affairs & Education
Director and Programs	Phone Area Code 518	Fax Area Code 518	Zip Code Extension / floor	Email	Program Description
Laurel Remus Director	402-8049	402-9036	4500 / 2	dpaeweb	Communicate with the public about the department's policy and services
Conservationist Magazine	402-8047	402-9036	4502 / 2	Magazine	Publish New York's premier environmental magazine
Environmental Education	402-8043	402-9036	4500 / 2	edcamps	Operate four environmental education centers and four summer environmental camps for youngsters
Public Outreach	402-8044	402-9036	4510 / 2		Planning and implementation of stakeholder-participation strategies, coordination of communication efforts.
Publications & Internet	402-8013	402-9036	4500 / 2	publireq	Publish print materials; develop and manage DEC's web site; provide photographic services.

Division of Solid & Hazardous Materials
Director and Programs	Phone Area Code 518	Fax Area Code 518	Zip Code Extension / floor	Email	Program Description
Ed Dassatti Director	402-8651	402-9024	7250 / 9		Provide sound management of wastes and pesticide
Program Management	402-8712	402-9024	7250, 7252 / 9	HWreport manifest hwregs	Hazardous waste (HW) annual reporting and manifesting, rulemaking, fiscal and resource management, policy and planning
Hazardous Waste & Radiation Management	402-8605	402-8646	7258 / 9		HW facility permit and corrective action, regulation of radioactive discharges to the environment, cleanup of radiologically contaminated sites, permits for transportation of low-level radioactive waste
Hazardous Waste Regulation	402-8612 SQG hotline: (800) 42-6553	402-9024	7251 / 9	SQGINFO	Permit HW combustion facilities, HW inspection and enforcement activities, HW compliance assistance, HW reduction, small quantity generator assistance, HW taxes and fees and used oil disposal
Pesticides Management	402-8788	402-9024	7254 / 11	pestmgt	Pesticides regulation and enforcement of state pesticide laws, compliance assistance, public outreach, chemistry, and lab support
Solid Waste Reduction & Recycling	402-8678		7253 / 9	dshmwrr	Promote reuse and reduction of waste material, permit transporters, permit and regulate solid waste (SW) management facilities, and solid waste planning

Division of Water
Director and Programs	Phone Area Code 518	Fax Area Code 518	Zip Code Extension / floor	Email	Program Description
Jim Dezolt Director	402-8233	402-9029	3500 / 4	dowinfo	Protect and conserve the water resources of New York State
Flood Protection	402-8151	402-9029	3507 / 4		Dam safety, flood control, coastal erosion management, floodplain management, program planning and management
Water Permits	402-8111	402-9029	3505 / 4	dowperm	Stormwater, nonpoint source pollution, concentrated animal feeding operations, municipal and industrial SPDES permits
Water Assessment & Management	402-8180	402-9029	3502 / 4		Water quality research, water quality and watershed management
Compliance Programs	402-8177	402-9029	3506 / 4		Wastewater treatment assistance, training, and certification; discharge monitoring reports
Water Resource Management	402-8086	402-9029	3508 / 4	Water Well Driller's Program: NYSWells	New York City Watershed, water supply, drought monitoring, plumbing fixtures certification, well drillers registration, Great Lakes withdrawals, watershed GIS and partnership

More about DEC Central Office Program Directory:

Regulatory Fee Program - A brief description of the program and downloadable forms

New York State Forest Ranger Roster - Division Office - List of Forest Ranger managers at Central Office

Central Office ECO Roster - List of Central Office staff including address and phone numbers.