How to Contact the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Looking for Information About Our Programs?

Detailed information about most of DEC's programs and the activities that we license or regulate is available on this web site. The following web site tools may help you find the answer to your question:

To Report an Environmental Problem

If you witness a violation or accidental environmental damage, here's what you can do:

You can call or email us regarding an environmental violation, and your identity is kept confidential.
To report other environmental problems, contact the Regional Office that serves that county.

Contacting DEC in Writing

DEC's Central Office mailing address is:
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233
(each Bureau within the Department has a four-digit zip code extension
Each of DEC's Regional Offices has a separate mailing address.
Email addresses for many of DEC's programs
The Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) allows the public to request copies of many of the Department's files & records.