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Help Us Make Decisions

We value your input. There are several ways to make your voice heard:

  • Review specific environmental permit applications in your community by searching the DEC permit applications database.
  • See the notices of important meetings, hearings and document reviews through the Environmental Notice Bulletin
  • View proposed regulations that are open for comment.
  • The Environmental Justice program exists to improve the environment and serve the needs of minority and low-income communities and residents.
  • State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) process provides for public input into the approval process for important projects, often at the local level.