Publications, Forms, Maps
Publications
Most of DEC's publications are produced as online-only documents, and are not available in a traditional, printed form. You will find them throughout this website when you look up the topic you are interested in. The Conservationist, a bimonthly magazine, is packed with informative and entertaining articles, first-rate photography and stunning artwork covering a broad range of environmental and natural history related topics.
- Conservationist - DEC's full-color, award-winning magazine covers a broad range of environmental and outdoor topics. Six issues published per year and are also available online.
- Conservationist for Kids - A companion to Conservationist offers information and activities to encourage kids to enjoy the outdoors. It is aimed at a 4th grade level and is also available online.
- Color brochures and posters of wildlife originally published in the Conservationist.
If you cannot find a publication, e-mail us at contact@dec.ny.gov, or call 518-402-8013.
Outdoor Discovery monthly
emails keep you informed
about fun family activities
all year.
Online Newsletters
To sign up to receive any of DEC's email newsletters, subscribe to DEC Delivers. Enter your email and submit the required information on the "New Subscriber" page. This will take you to the "Quick Subscription" page where you will see a list of all the topics that you can receive email updates on from DEC. Check the box next to the topics you are interested in. You will receive a welcome email confirming your subscription choices.
Forms
The majority of DEC's forms are available on our Forms page and are organized by topic.
Grant application forms can be found on the Grant Applications page.
If you cannot find a form, contact the division that issued the form or send us an email.
Maps
- DECinfo Locator launched in July of 2019 with more than 50 interactive data layers covering recreation and environmental protection topics
- Our online interactive map tools allow you to create custom map views
- Use DEC's geographic data in Google Earth and ESRI formats
- For printable maps of state forests, recreation areas, wildlife distribution and other maps, see our static map collection
More about Publications, Forms, Maps:
- Maps - Maps and interactive mapping applications currently available online from NYSDEC
- Forms - Forms that are available online from NYSDEC programs
- Grant Applications - For NYSDEC grants to municipalities, community organizations and not-for-profits
- Conservationist Magazine - The Conservationist is NYSDEC's bi-monthly magazine about the outdoors and nature.
