New York State Drought Management Regions
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Things To Do
There are many ways to experience New York’s great outdoors. Maybe you’ll get hooked on fishing or discover sleeping under the stars is the perfect way to spend a weekend. We have information for beginners up to the more advanced outdoor enthusiast.- Camping
- Hiking
- Birding
- Hunting
- Trapping
- Freshwater Fishing
- Saltwater Fishing
- Shellfishing
- Boating
- Paddling
- Watchable Wildlife
- Summer Camps
- Love Our New York Lands
- These Lands Are For Everyone
- Get Offline, Get Outside
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Places to Go
Looking for your next adventure? New York has more than 5 million acres, 7,000 lakes and streams, and 52,000 miles of rivers and streams for you to explore. Use our Places to Go search tool to find locations nearby for your favorite outdoor activity.- Find Places to Go
- Know Before You Go
- Accessible Recreation
- Maps
- Wildlife Management Areas
- Tidal Wetland Areas
- Agencies That Manage Public Land
- Discounts For Outdoor Recreation
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Nature
New York is home to many animals and plant species – both native and invasive. Learn how we protect open space and reclaim land after mining is complete. Discover the water around you in lakes and rivers, wetlands, oceans, and underground.- Animals, Fish & Plants
- Invasive Species
- Forests & Trees
- Wildlife Health
- Nuisance Wildlife
- Report Dead Wildlife
- Waterbodies
- Wetlands
- Open Space
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Environmental Protection
DEC protects the land, water, and air resources in New York. Whether it is addressing climate change effects, promoting responsible waste management, monitoring air quality, overseeing contaminated site clean-ups, or oil and gas mining monitoring, DEC is there to safeguard the environment; you can too by reporting environmental violations and problems.- Report a Problem
- Public Safety
- Wildfires
- Air
- Environmental Justice
- Water
- Bulk Storage
- Recycling and Composting
- Waste Management
- Pollution Prevention
- Mining & Reclamation
- Site Cleanup
- Oil and Gas
- Pesticides
- Mercury
- Radiation
- Acid Rain
- Climate Change
- Facilities In Your Neighborhood
- Offshore Wind Development
- Help For Businesses
- Environmental Protection Fund (EPF)
- Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
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Regulatory
DEC uses policies and regulations to limit environmental impacts. We issue permits and licenses to individuals, municipalities, and corporations so they can comply with these regulations.- Regulations
- Regulatory Agenda
- Guidance And Policy Documents
- Enforcement
- Hearings
- Guide To Enforcement Hearings
- Permits, Licenses, and Registrations
- Natural Resource Damages (NRD)
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News
The Environmental Notice Bulletin lets you know about projects or regulations being proposed each week. Sign up for one of DEC’s many electronic newsletter topics or subscribe to the Conservationist, New York State’s award-winning nature magazine.- Press Releases
- Environmental Notice Bulletin (ENB)
- Conservationist Magazine
- DEC Delivers: Email Newsletters
- Podcast
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Get Involved
DEC sponsors events across New York including informational webinars, public meetings, and in-person environmental education sessions. Environmental justice programs address needs in disadvantaged communities and many grants are available for community groups and municipalities.- Education
- Events
- Find a Form
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Grant Applications
- Living the Green Life
- Public Participation
- HuntFishNY Mobile App
- Sustainable Business Navigator
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About
Passionate about the environment? Check our employment pages and come work for DEC. If you have a question, we are here to help so contact us using one of the roster or office pages on our site.- Contact Us
- Commissioner And Executive Team
- Boards And Commissions
- Employment
- Diversity And Inclusion
- Website Usage And Policies
- Accessibility For Persons With Disabilities
- UST Operator Exam
- State Agency Environmental Audit & MS4 Reports
- Doing Business With DEC
- Sustainability at DEC