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Bureau of Program Resources

The Bureau of Program Resources maximizes the comprehensive use of personnel, funding and partnerships necessary to support the effective development and implementation of the Division's goals and priorities.

Bureau Director: Lucinda Collins

  • Administration: Diane Ashe, Secretary. Phone: (518) 402-8267. Fax: (518) 402-9029
    Provides services to assist the Bureau and staff.

Partnership Section

This section develops and maintains collaborative relationships with external stakeholders and partners to restore and protect New York State's waters. Evaluates proposed water quality improvement projects for funding, works with partners to guide progress toward achieving water quality goals, empowers stakeholders to assist in the development and implementation of program goals, and conducts outreach and communication activities.

Section Chief: Susan Van Patten
Phone: (518) 402-8240

  • Water Quality Improvement Projects (WQIP) Funding
    Strategic use of funding to accomplish highest priority water quality management goals. Provide funds to municipalities for wastewater treatment improvement, nonpoint source abatement, and implementation of stormwater management programs required under the Phase II stormwater program
  • Partnership Activities Funding
    Works with partner agencies and organizations to achieve water quality goals. Supports targeted program compliance through enhanced field presence by engaging local partners (e.g. Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Regional Planning Boards and Councils.)
  • Communication and Outreach
    Maintain effective communication with the public, our partners, and DEC staff to improve program delivery, encourage better stewardship, and achievement of environmental excellence
  • Collaboration and Participation
    Create a shared vision and commitment to common goals and contributing to the development of emerging programs and geographic initiatives.

Program Planning and Management

Due to the comprehensive and complex nature of its budget, the Division of Water has two Sections which oversee the planning and management of its personnel and operations as well as the workload and spending plan allocations. Their common goal is to allow the Division to achieve its mission, while ensuring that appropriate internal controls and generally accepted accounting practices are in place.

Water Quality Planning and Management Section

  • Personnel and Operations
  • DOW Comprehensive Workplan
  • USEPA Grant Workplans, Applications and Awards
  • NYS General Fund Management
  • Water Quality Planning and Management, Nonpoint Source and Stormwater Contracts

Acting Section Chief: Joanne Swint
(518) 402-8222

Water Quantity Planning and Management Section

  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Internal Controls
  • FEMA Grant Workplans, Applications and Awards
  • NYS Capital Fund Management
  • Flood Protection, Wastewater Treatment Plant and Stormwater Contracts

Section Chief: Phil Gallagher
(518) 402-8219