The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Division of Law Enforcement has been actively enforcing the state's Environmental Conservation Law

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's police officers issued 32 citations earlier this month for a range of fishing violations.

The funding aligns with Hochul’s broader climate agenda, which includes a $1 billion investment in sustainability and climate adaptation efforts. To date, approximately $1.25 billion of the Environmental Bond Act has been allocated, marking a significant step toward New York’s goal of an emissions-free economy by 2050.

New York State’s Brownfield Cleanup Program is a critical tool supporting community revitalization efforts across the state, cleaning up environmental pollution, and transforming former industrial properties while improving local economies and quality of life for New Yorkers and their families,

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) recently released draft amendments to State Environmental Quality Review

A new audit from the New York State Comptroller’s Office has identified significant gaps in the Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) oversight of dam safety, raising concerns over public safety and regulatory compliance.

New York State has set ambitious goals relating to net zero and energy transition. Unfortunately, New York State laws and court decisions may actually work against implementing these policies and goals.

Officers with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation say they discovered undersized lobsters at fish markets during impromptu inspections

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced another safe year of hunting seasons, with 2024-25 seasons being the second safest on record. DEC released its annual report documenting hunting ...

The 2024 hunting season was among the safest on record, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. DEC investigated 11 hunting-related shooting incidents, and 11 tree stand incidents, in 2024

Recently, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the acquisition of more than 190 acres in the Chenango County Town of Plymouth to Pharsalia Woods State Forest. Th

Governor Kathy Hochul has named former state official Amanda Lefton as next in line to be Commissioner of NYS DEC.