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Permits, Licenses, and Regulations
Sporting Licenses - for fishing, hunting, trapping, commercial shellfish harvesting, and special licenses and permits for outdoor guides and wildlife rehabilitators
DEC Permits - for environmental protection, fisheries and wildlife, and other regulated activities
Search DEC Permit Applications - for the status of applications issued, denied or currently under review
Environmental Regulations - Title 6 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (6 NYCRR)
Proposed Environmental Regulations - proposed and emergency rulemakings
Environmental Impact Assessment - State Environmental Quality Review information
Outdoor Activities
Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping - links to everything you need to know to enjoy New York's many sporting opportunities
DEC Campgrounds - sites throughout the Adirondack and Catskill Parks
Outdoor Recreation - hiking, boating, public lands, nature centers, and other ways to enjoy New York's great outdoor resources
Getting Information from DEC
DEC Publications Locator - find any DEC publication
Press Releases - links to DEC's press releases and Governor's releases on environmental topics
Environmental Notice Bulletin - contains legally required environmental notices regarding permit applications, SEQR notices, hearings, etc.
Guidance and Policy Documents - links to guidance and policy documents used by individual DEC Divisions and Programs
Regional Offices - DEC's nine offices provide information on local programs and facilities
Freedom of Information Law - to access DEC records
The Conservationist - subscription information for New York State's premier outdoor magazine
Maps - interactive GIS-based maps showing facilities and other environmental points of interest
Getting Assistance from DEC
Grants available through DEC
Forest Rangers and Environmental Conservation Officers
Pollution Prevention Technical Assistance
Small Business Assistance
Regional Environmental Permit Offices - for general assistance with permit applications,
application review status, or answers to questions regarding any of DEC's permit programs
Small Business Stationary Source Technical and Environmental Compliance Assistance Program - assists small businesses with meeting air emission requirements
Environmental Information for the Home
Solid waste reduction and recycling
Pest management information
Water conservation tips
Household hazardous waste
Backyard composting
Urban and community forestry program - information on establishing and maintaining trees
Saratoga Tree Nursery
- information on how to order seedlings or apply for the School Seedling Program
Educational Services
Resources for Students
Environmental Education
DEC Education Centers
Sportsman Education Program
Environmental Education Youth Camps
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