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Press Releases

Current and archived press releases from the commissioner's office and DEC divisions.

Public Safety Information

Alerts provided by NY-Alert covering weather conditions, road and bridge closings and other public safety related topics.

Awards

DEC's Online Newsletters and Magazine

  • A merlin on the front cover of the December 2008 Conservationist
    DEC's Conservationist magazine is
    published 6 times a year.
    DEC Outdoor Discovery - A biweekly family newsletter about exploring the outdoors and learning about the environment
  • Environment DEC - Published the beginning of each month featuring DEC's top initiatives, events and news stories
  • Conservationist - Read DEC's award winning magazine online.

Environmental Notice Bulletin (ENB)

The ENB is published weekly on Wednesdays and contains notices required by environmental law such as:

  • Public hearings including those related to SEQR actions
  • Environmental Impact Statements (draft to final)
  • DEC rule making
  • Specialized notices required by environmental law

More about News:

  • Press Releases - Current and archived press releases from DEC and the Governor's Office and special resources for reporters.
  • Public Safety - Learn about environmental conditions that may threaten public health or safety
  • Webcasts - A schedule of public meetings that will be webcast by DEC
  • Online Newsletters - A list of all DEC newsletters that are available online
  • Awards - Current and past award winnner for DEC's two annual pollution control awards. How to nominate outstanding individuals and groups for state environmental awards.
  • DEC Outdoor Discovery - DEC's Bi-weekly newsletter with fun family activities and events
  • Environment DEC - DEC's monthly on-line newsletter featuring new initiatives,new and updated regulations and other stories.
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