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DEC Program Directory: Contact Information by Topic

Use this directory to reach specific program units at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation by telephone (area code 518 unless otherwise noted), fax, mail, or email. Most main division and bureau offices are located in DEC's headquarters at 625 Broadway in Albany. View contact information for our regional offices.

To contact any program by mail, address correspondence to:
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233-XXXX (the four-digit zip code extension is shown below beside the program's name).

Executive Offices
Executives Phone
Fax
Area Code
518
Zip Code
Ext.
/ floor
Email Areas of Responsibility
Commissioner
Basil Seggos
518-402-8545 402-8541 1010 / 14 email the
Commissioner
Executive Deputy Commissioner
Sean Mahar
518-402-8560 402-9016 1010 / 14
Chief of Staff
Erica Ringewald
518-402-8549 402-9016 1010 / 14
Administration
Jeffrey Stefanko
Deputy Commissioner
518-402-9401 402-9016 1010 / 14 Management and Budget, Operations, Employee Relations, Strategic Planning/Performance Management, Internal Controls
Air Resources, Climate Change and Energy
Jon Binder
Deputy Commissioner
518-402-2794 402-9016 1010 / 14 Air Resources, Office of Climate Change
Public Affairs
Maureen Wren
Deputy Commissioner
518-402-8000 402-9016 1010 / 14 Office of Communication Services, Press Office, Constituent Relations
Congressional and Federal Affairs
Thomas Hisgen
Deputy Director
518-402-2797 402-9016 1010 / 14 Acts as liaison between the Department and elected officials on matters affecting federal environmental policy and legislation
General Counsel
Tom Berkman
Deputy Commissioner and General Counsel
518-402-8543 402-9018 1500 / 14 Office of General Counsel, Environmental Permits, Internal Audit, Internal Investigations
Hearings and Mediation Services
Louis Alexander
Deputy Commissioner
518-402-8537 402-9016 1010 / 14 Hearings and Mediation Services
Legislative Affairs
Katie McNamara
Director
518-402-2797 402-9016 1010/14 Acts as liaison between the Department and elected officials on matters affecting state environmental policy and legislation
Natural Resources
Katie Stone Petronis
Deputy Commissioner
518-402-8533 402-9016 1010 / 14 Fish and Wildlife, Marine Resources, Lands and Forests, Invasive Species, Adventure NY
Media Relations
Cecilia Walsh
Director
518-402-8000 402-9016 1016 / 14 press Press Office, Department spokesperson, press releases
Public Protection
Steve Smith
Deputy Commissioner
518-402-9401 402-9016 1010 / 14 Forest Protection, Law Enforcement, Emergency Management
Remediation and
Materials Management

David Vitale, Acting
Deputy Commissioner
518-402-9401 402-9016 1010 / 14 Materials Management, Environmental Remediation, Mineral Resources
Water Resources
James Tierney
Deputy Commissioner
518-402-2794 402-8541 1010 / 14 Water Resources, Watershed Programs, Basin Commissions
Equity and Justice
Adriana Espinoza
Deputy Commissioner
518-402-8549
718-482-4949
402-9016 1010 / 14 Environmental Justice
Resiliency
Suzanna Randall
Chief Resiliency Officer
1010 / 14 Bond Act
Constituent Relations
Kevin Frazier
Director
518-402-8000 402-9016 1010 /14 Commissioner's correspondence and events, Small Business liaison
Division of Air Resources
Director and Programs Phone
Fax
Area Code
518
Zip Code
Extension
/ floor
Email Program
Description
Christopher LaLone
Director
518-402-8452 402-9035 3250 / 9 DARWeb Program planning services, regional coordination
Air Quality Assurance 518-402-8401 402-9035 3258 / 9 DARWeb Air quality data analysis & air permitting
Air Quality Planning 518-402-8396 402-9035 3251 / 11 airsips State Implementation Plans, Stationary and Mobile Source emissions inventory
Air Quality Analysis & Research 518-402-8402 402-9035 3259 / 9 DARWeb Research on air pollutants in the atmosphere & air toxics assessments
Air Quality Surveillance 518-402-8508 402-9035 3256 / 11 DARWeb Air pollution monitoring
Mobile Sources &
Technology Development
518-402-8292 402-9035 3255 / 9 DARWeb Vehicle inspection, research and monitoring
Stationary Sources 518-402-8403 402-9035 3254 / 11 DARWeb Facility assessment and permitting
Office of Climate Change
Director Phone
Fax
Area Code
518
Zip Code
Extension
/floor
Email Program
Description
Maureen Leddy
Director
518-402-8448 402-9021 1030 / 9 climatechange Lead and coordinate development of programs and policies that mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and help New York adapt to unavoidable climate change
Division of Communication, Education, and Engagement
Director and Programs Phone
Fax
Area Code
518
Zip Code
Extension
/ floor
Email Program
Description
Harold Evans
Director
518-402-8046 402-9036 4500 / 4 contact Communicate with the public about the department's policy and services
Conservationist
Magazine and Publications
518-402-8047 402-9036 4502 / 4 magazine Publish New York's premier environmental magazine; develop communication products
Environmental
Education
518-402-8043 402-9036 5256 / 3 educationcamps Operate two environmental education (EE) centers and four summer youth environmental camps; administer three regional EE programs and three national professional development programs for educators
Digital Services 518-402-8013 402-9036 4500 / 4 contact Develop and manage DEC's websites and social media; manage DEC Delivers; manages DECinfo Locator
Multimedia Services 518-402-8042 402-9036 4500 / 4 communicationproduct Provide design, photographic and video services
Public Outreach 518-402-8044 402-9036 4510 / 4 public Plan and implement stakeholder-participation strategies, coordinate communication efforts
Research Library 518-402-1782 402-9039 2700 / 1 email the librarian Meet the research needs of department staff; make the collection available to the public for research by appointment
Office of Emergency Management
Director Phone
Fax
Area Code
518
Zip Code
Extension
/ floor
Program
Description
Corey Lehman
Director
518-402-3002 1010/11 Coordinate DEC environmental emergency planning and response with federal, state, and local partners.
Office of Employee Assistance
Coordinator Phone
Fax
Area Code
518
Zip Code
Extension
/ floor
Program
Description
Vacant
Coordinator
518-402-9225 402-9236 5750 / 1 Help employees preserve physical and mental health
Office of Employee Relations
Director and Programs Phone
Fax
Area Code
518
Zip Code
Extension
/ floor
Program
Description
Mark Cadrette
Director
518-402-9388 486-9957 5061 / 10
Health & Safety 518-402-9381 486-9957 5062 / 10 Develop and implement policies and procedures to protect employees
Labor Relations 518-402-9387 486-9957 5061 / 10 Administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements negotiated with employee Labor organizations
Office of Environmental Justice
Director Phone
Fax
Area Code
518
Zip Code
Extension
/ floor
Email Program
Description
Alanah Keddell-Tuckey
Director
518-402-8556
toll free
866-229-0497
402-9018 1500 / 14 ej Fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies.
Division of Environmental Permits
Director and Programs Phone
Fax
Area Code
518
Zip Code
Extension
/ floor
Email Program
Description
Daniel Whitehead
Director
518-402-9167 402-9168 1750 / 4 depprmt Permit and project management, environmental analysis and administration.
Permit Information Management 518-402-9167 402-9168 1750 / 4 depprmt Provide training, support, and maintenance of permit information management systems; manage data quality and data improvements; produce the Environmental Notices Bulletin; maintain Division website; develop new information management systems and tools for permitting program.
Regional Support 518-402-9167 402-9168 1750 / 4 depprmt Support the statewide implementation of the Departments permitting program, providing guidance, policy, training and support to the regional offices for the SEQR, Uniform Procedures and State Historic Preservation Acts, and administer the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit renewals and modifications.
Energy Projects Management 518-402-9167 402-9168 1750 / 4 depprmt Manage the regulatory review of energy generating facilities (fossil fuel, hydroelectric, wind, biomass and nuclear); coordinates the energy planning process for DEC; and manage the Department's review of large scale and inter-regional projects, such as gas and electric transmission lines.
Division of Environmental Remediation
Director and Programs Phone
Fax
Area Code
518
Zip Code
Extension
/ floor
Email Program
Description
Andy Guglielmi
Director
518-402-9706 402-9020 7011 / 12 derweb
Program Management 518-402-9764 402-9722 7012 / 12 derweb Contract & payment, fiscal management, policy & planning, and cost recovery.
Remedial Bureau A 518-402-9625 402-9627 7015 / 12 derweb Contaminated sites in DEC Regions 1 & 5. Federal facilities.
Remedial Bureau B 518-402-9767 402-9773 7016 / 12 derweb Contaminated sites in DEC Regions 2 & 4.
Remedial Bureau C 518-402-9662 402-9679 7014 / 11 derweb Contaminated sites in DEC Regions 3 & 6. Manufactured gas plant sites statewide
Remedial Bureau D 518-402-9676 402-9773 7013 / 12 derweb Region 7 site cleanup. Hudson River PCB project
Remedial Bureau E 518-402-9814 402-9819 7017 / 12 derweb Contaminated sites in Regions 8 & 9. Permits for hazardous waste facilities
Technical Support 518-402-9543 402-9547 7020 / 11 derweb Petroleum and chemical bulk storage requirements (tanks, registration, etc.), spill response coordination, brownfield applications, Registry of Inactive Hazardous Waste Sites, training, health and safety, and technical support
DEC 24 Hour Spill Hotline (Petroleum or Chemical Spills) 518-457-7362 Outside NY State hotline to report a Petroleum or Chemical Spill. Operated 24 hours. Within NY State call 800-457-7362. For Spill Response, also contact the United States Coast Guard National Response Center at 800-424-8802.
Bulk Storage Help Line 518-402-9543 General information on tank and bulk storage programs.
Division of Fish and Wildlife
Director and Programs Phone
Fax
Area Code
518
Zip Code
Extension
/ floor
Email Program
Description
Jacqueline Lendrum
Director
518-402-8924 402-9027 4750 / 5 fwinfo Protect and manage fish and wildlife resources
Fisheries 518-402-8890 402-9027 4753 / 5 fwfish Managing all the fish species in the State of New York
Wildlife 518-402-8883 402-9027 4754 / 5 wildlife Managing all the wildlife species in the State of New York
Ecosystem Health 518-402-8920 402-9027 4756 / 5 ecohealth Protect and maintain New York's rich and diverse ecosystems
Conservation Fund
Advisory Board
518-402-8924 402-9027 4750 / 5 fwinfo Provide oversight in the expenditure of Conservation Fund
License Sales 518-402-8845 402-9025 4790 / 1 fwinfo Issues licenses for fishing, hunting, trapping
Special Licenses 518-402-8985 402-8925 4752 / 5 fwslu Distribution, review and issuance of special uses fishing and hunting licenses
Hunter Education
& Hunter Safety
518-402-8966 402-8925 4800 / 5 wildlife Teach safe and responsible outdoors practices and the important role of hunters and trappers in conservation
Licensed Guide Program 518-402-8985 4752 / 5 fwslu Licensing of outdoor guides
Wildlife Pathology Unit 518-478-2203 478-3035 108 Game Farm Road
Delmar, New York 12054
wildlife Diagnosing, monitoring, and controlling causes of sickness and death of the animals of New York State
Division of Forest Protection
Director and Programs Phone
Fax
Area Code
518
Zip Code
Extension
/ floor
Email Program
Description
John Solan
Director
518-402-8839 402-8840 2560 / 3 Rangers Preserve, protect, enhance state's forest resources and the safety and well-being of the public
Section Chiefs

518-402-8618 or
518-402-8824

2560 / 3 Rangers Preserve, protect, enhance state's forest resources and the safety and well-being of the public
Professional Standards & Law Enforcement Chief 518-402-8832 402-8840 2560 / 3 Rangers Preserve, protect, enhance state's forest resources and the safety and well-being of the public
Office of Hearings & Mediation Services
Chief Judge Phone
Fax
Area Code
518
Zip Code
Extension
/ floor
Email Program
Description
Michele Stefanucci
Chief Administrative Law Judge
518-402-9003 402-9037 1550 / 1 hearings Conduct hearings related to the Department's permitting and enforcement activities under the Environmental Conservation Law
Office of Indian Nation Affairs
Phone
Fax
Area Code
518
Zip Code
Extension
/ floor
Email Program
Description
Peter Reuben
Director
518-402-8556 402-9018 1550 / 14 Coordinates with the various Indian Nations in New York to address environmental issues
Office of Internal Audit
Director and Programs Phone
Fax
Area Code
518
Zip Code
Extension
/ floor
Email Program
Description
Andrew Fischler
Director
518-402-8184 496-9957 1060 / 14 Provides objective reviews of agency operations; serves as a liaison with outside auditing agencies
Office of Internal Investigations
Director and Programs Phone
Fax
Area Code
518
Zip Code
Extension
/ floor
Email Program
Description
Megan Allard
Director
518-402-9147 496-9957 1060 / 14 investigations Investigates complaints
Division of Lands & Forests
Director and Programs Phone
Fax
Area Code
518
Zip Code
Extension
/ floor
Email Program
Description
Fiona Watt
Director
518-402-9405 402-9028 4250 / 5 landsforests Manage public lands in New York State and provide leadership in forestry and forest management
Conservation Easements 518-402-9405 402-9028 4250 / 5 landsforests Conservation easement negotiations, acquisition and monitoring. Recreation Management Planning and Implementation.
Division Direction 518-402-9405 402-9028 4250 / 5 landsforests Contract and fiscal management. Policy, planning and rulemaking. Trees for Tribs program.
Forest Preserve
Management
518-473-9518 402-9028 4254 / 5 AdirondackPark
CatskillPark
Custody and management of the Adirondack Forest Preserve and the Catskill Forest Preserve.
Forest Resource
Management
518-402-9428 402-9028 4255 / 5 landsforests Management of State Forests, Reforestation Areas, and Multiple Use Areas. Urban and Community Forestry. Forest Tax Law. Forest Products Utilization and Marketing.
Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health 518-402-9425 402-9028 4253 / 5 landsforests Maintaining the long-term health of NYS forests. Terrestrial and aquatic invasive species management.
Real Property Services 518-402-9442 402-9028 4256 / 5 landsforests Manages land acquisition transactions for all DEC Divisions. Appraisal and appraisal review for DEC land acquisition efforts. State land boundary line survey maintenance.
Tree Nursery 518-581-1439 581-8017 Saratoga landsforests Produces tree and shrub seedlings for reforestation, remediation, wetland restoration, riparian protection efforts across New York State.
Division of Law Enforcement
Director and
Majors
Phone Fax Zip Code
Extension
/ floor
Email Program
Description
Karen Przyklek
Director
518-402-8829 518-402-8830 2500 / 3 Dispatch Protect the environment, natural resources and people through law enforcement, education and
public outreach
Southern District Office - Covers Regions 1, 2,and 3 631-444-0250 631-444-0251 11790-3409 Dispatch Protect the environment, natural resources and people through law enforcement, education and
public outreach
Northern District Office - Covers Regions 4, 5, and 6 518-357-2256 518-357-2291 12306-2014 Dispatch Protect the environment, natural resources and people through law enforcement, education and
public outreach
Western District Office - Covers Regions 7, 8, and 9 315-426-7431 315-426-7417 13204-2400 Dispatch Protect the environment, natural resources and people through law enforcement, education and
public outreach
Division of Management & Budget
Director and Programs Phone
Fax
Area Code
518
Zip Code
Extension
/ floor
Email Program
Description
Nancy Lussier
Director
518-402-9228 402-9023 5010 / 10 mbs Personnel, budget, accounting, employee benefits and training
M/WBE-EEO Programs 518-402-9240 402-9023 5028 / 10 mwbe Oversight of the Department's Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise/Equal Employment Opportunity Program (M/WBE-EEO)
Budget Services 518-402-9228 402-9023 5021 / 10 Assist programs in implementing their capital spending plans; responsible for the agency's General Fund, Special Revenue
Contract & Grant Development & Procurement 518-402-9240 402-9023 1080 / 10 dmbcontr Assistance with development and review of Department's contractual agreements, and coordination of project commitments from Bond Act and EPF
Expenditures, Travel, and Contract Bids 518-402-9310 402-9023 5025, 5023 / 10 travel Process contracts, purchase orders, travel expenses and all payments.
Financial Management
Information System (FMIS)
518-402-9233 402-9023 5029 / 10 fmis Purchasing, Payables, Revenue, iExpense and Budget
Time Records & Payroll 518-402-9351
518-402-9233 (LATS)
402-9023 5026 / 10 latsadm
payroll
Process payroll transaction, auditing and maintenance of time records
Personnel Services & Employee Benefits 518-402-9273 402-9038 5060 / 10 decprsnl Recruitment, appointments, position classification, examination planning and eligible list maintenance, administration of employee benefits
Revenue Accounting 518-402-9362 402-9023 4900 / 10 revenue Accounting, processing and deposit of revenues for the entire agency
Federal 518-402-9342 402-9023 5022 / 10 Grant billings and reimbursements from the federal government, and for preparation of the Indirect cost rate proposal
Oil Spill / Regulatory Fees 518-402-9362 402-9023 5013 / 10 revenue Accounting, billing and subsequent collection of Regulatory Fees, Major Petroleum License Fees and Hunting and Fishing License sales
Training & Organization
Development
518-402-9254 402-9023 5063 / 10 dectrain Provide employee training and development, helping the agency operate more effectively
Division of Marine Resources
Director and Programs Phone
Fax
Area Code
631
Address Email Program
Description
Martin Gary, Director 631-444-0430 631-444-0434 123 Kings Park Blvd.
(Nissequogue River State Park)
Kings Park, NY 11754
fwmarine Protect and manage the marine resources
Marine Fisheries 631-444-0436 631-444-0434 fwmarine Managing marine fish species
Marine Habitat 631-444-0452 631-444-0434 fwmarine Managing marine habitat
Shellfish 631-444-0477 631-444-0434 fwmarine Managing shellfish species
Division of Materials Management
Director and Programs Phone
Fax
Area Code
518
Zip Code Extension
/ floor
Email Program
Description
David Vitale
Director
518-402-8652 402-9024 7250 / 9 dmm Provide sound management of wastes and pesticides (see more detailed information below).
Hazardous Waste and Radiation Management 518-402-8652 402-9024 7256/ 9

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HWRegs

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Permitting, compliance inspection and enforcement of hazardous waste management facilities. Conduct rulemaking and provide technical support to the regulated community regarding the management of hazardous waste. Administer the hazardous waste regulatory fee program and provide technical support for special assessments.

Regulation, inspection and permitting of radioactive materials releases. Provide technical support and oversight of sites with radioactive contaminants, and support for emergency services.

Hazardous Waste Manifest and Reporting 518-402-8730 402-9024 7252/ 9

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hazardousreport

Provide technical support for hazardous waste manifesting and administer the hazardous waste annual reports program.
Permitting & Planning 518-402-8678 402-9024 7260 / 9 swpermit Rulemaking, fiscal and resource management, solid waste (SW) planning, permitting and regulation of solid waste (SW) management facilities, waste tire management, regulated medical waste management, waste transporter program, environmental monitor program, and recycling and HHW grant program and landfill closure and landfill gas grants.
Pest Management 518-402-8788 402-9024 7254 / 9 pestmgt Regulation and registration of pesticides, compliance with and enforcement of state pesticide laws and regulations, pesticide sales and use reporting, applicator certification and training, pesticide business registration, compliance assistance, and public outreach.
Pollution Prevention 518-402-9469 402-9024 7253 / 9 pollutionprevention Manage the NYS Pollution Prevention Institute; Hazardous Waste Reduction Planning; New York Green Business; Environmental Excellence Awards; Executive Order 4 - Interagency Green Procurement, Reporting, and Operations Support; DEC Sustainability; Household Cleansing Product Information Disclosure; Pollution Prevention Outreach, Education, and Technical Assistance
Waste Reduction
& Recycling
518-402-8706 402-9024 7253 / 9 recycling Promote waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting, e-waste management, product stewardship, mercury management, returnable container act, organics outreach, green chemistry and chemical management
Division of Mineral Resources
Director and Programs Phone
Fax
Area Code
518
Zip Code
Extension
/ floor
Email Program
Description
Catherine Dickert
Director
518-402-8076 402-9032 6500 / 3 dmninfo Management and regulation of mineral resource development
Oil & Gas Regulation 518-402-8056 402-9032 6500 / 3 dmnog Oversee permitting, compliance and enforcement of all regulated wells in New York
Geothermal and Stratigraphic Well Regulation 518-402-8056 402-9032 6500/3 dmnog Oversee permitting, compliance and enforcement of geothermal and stratigraphic wells deeper than 500 feet in New York.
Mined Land Reclamation
518-402-8072 402-9032 6500 / 3 dmnmine Provide information and assistance related to mined land in New York
Mined Land - Financial Security 518-402-8056 402-9032 Oversee statewide mined land issues related to financial security
Mined Land - Regulatory Fees 518-402-8493 402-9032 Oversee regulatory fees related to mined land
Oil and Gas - Underground Gas Storage Permitting 518-402-8056 402-9032 Oversee statewide underground gas storage permitting
Oil and Gas -Compliance and Enforcement 518-402-8056 402-9032 Oversee compliance and enforcement statewide related to oil and gas
Oil and Gas - Financial Security 518-402-8056 402-9032 Oversee statewide oil and gas issues related to financial security
Division of Operations
Director and Programs Phone
Fax
Area Code
518
Zip Code
Extension
/ floor
Email Program
Description
Andy Niles,
Director
518-402-9055 402-9053 5250 / 3 Operationsinfo Provides direction to the Division's central office bureaus and to regional operations managers in the planning, design, operation and maintenance of DEC facilities statewide
Design &
Construction
518-402-9084 402-9053 5252 / 3 Engineering and architectural design, construction management, project planning, development and coordination
Office Services 518-402-9246 5040 / 3 Service department's office needs, including Central Office Print Shop, Mailroom and Warehouse/Records Center; management of DEC building leases
Recreation 518-457-2500 5253 / 3 campinfo Operate DEC's 52 campgrounds and 7 day use areas
Transportation Services &
Car Reservations - Port Bldg.
Port Bldg.: 518-433-4520
Central Office:
518-402-9070
5255 / 3 Manage the Department's vehicle fleet and motorized equipment, provide support to department staff in their effort to perform their duties
Maintenance &
Technical Services
518-402-9118 5254 / 3 Operation and maintenance of department facilities, energy management and conservation, building and fire code safety
State Agency Environmental Audit 518-402-9055 402-9053 5250 / 3 Coordinate the preparation of the Annual State Agency Environmental Audit document
M&TS Electronics Section - Port Bldg 518-433-4536 5254 / 3 Design, installation and maintenance of sophisticated electronics systems including air monitors, wildlife tracking, electrofishing equipment and security systems
Outdoor Recreation
Director Phone
Fax
Area Code
518
Zip Code
Extension
/floor
Email Program
Description
Laura DiBetta
Director
518-402-3730 1010 / 3 Promoting outdoor recreation in NYS
Division of Water
Director and Programs Phone
Fax
Area Code
518
Zip Code
Extension
/ floor
Email Program
Description
Carol Lamb-Lafay
Director
518-402-8233 402-9029 3500 / 4 dowinfo Protect and conserve the water resources of New York State
Flood Protection 518-402-8185 402-9029 3504 / 4 dowinfo Dam safety, flood control, coastal erosion management, floodplain management, program planning and management
Water Permits 518-402-8111 402-9029 3505 / 4 dowinfo Stormwater, nonpoint source pollution, concentrated animal feeding operations, municipal and industrial SPDES permits
Water Assessment & Management 518-402-8179 402-9029 3502 / 4 dowinfo Water quality research, water quality and watershed management
Compliance Programs 518-402-8177 402-9029 3506 / 4 dowinfo Wastewater treatment assistance, training, and certification; discharge monitoring reports
Water Resource Management 518-402-8086 402-9029 3508 / 4 dowinfo New York City Watershed, water supply, drought monitoring, plumbing fixtures certification, well drillers registration, Great Lakes withdrawals, watershed GIS and partnership