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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

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Division of Lands and Forests: Responsible for the management, protection and recreational use of about four million acres (16,000 km) of state owned land or 13 percent of the land area of New York State. Lands and Forests is also responsible for public recreation rights on roughly 910,000 acres
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This office serves to "build and maintain positive working relationships with Legislators and their staffs in order to encourage dialogue and cooperation on matters affecting environmental policy. OLA is charged to present, discuss, and gain passage of the Department's annual legislative program. OLA
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DEC's Division of Marine Resources plays a key role in developing new reefs off the coast of Long Island as part of New York's Artificial Reef Program. Hundreds of tons of clean, recycled materials, including former girders from the former Tappan Zee Bridge, were strategically placed to settle on the
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DEC and the State Department of Health (DOH) are members of the New York's Water Quality Rapid Response Team, created in 2016 to evaluate drinking water supply threats across the state, assist communities with water testing and provide technical assistance to ensure universal access to clean drinking
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DEC's Division of Law Enforcement (DLE) conducts investigations, including sting operations, to enforce a 2014 state law that banned the sale of elephant and mammoth ivory and rhinoceros horns in New York. The law was designed to enhance global protection for critical animal populations. In 2014, DEC
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Under New York's Sewage Pollution Right to Know (SPRTK) law, publicly owned sewage systems and treatment works are required to report untreated and partially treated sewage discharges to DEC within two hours of the discharge, and also alert the public and adjoining municipalities of discharges within
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The Conservation Commission became the Conservation Department in 1926, following a major re-organization of New York State's government. The new Conservation Department also absorbed the duties of the Water Power Commission (created in 1921) and the Water Control Commission (created in 1922), which
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DEC also was put in charge of reviewing declarations filed under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), which mirrors federal laws. In 1972, voters approved the Environmental Quality Bond Act, which continues to provide funds for land acquisition, solid waste aid, sewage treatment, air
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The department has 12 offices: Administration; Air Resources, Climate Change & Energy; Communications; General Counsel; Hearings and Mediation Services; Internal Audit and Investigation; Legislative Affairs; Natural Resources; Public Protection; Regional Affairs and Permitting; Remediation and
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Protection of New York's water resources by a state agency began in 1902 with the establishment of the Water Storage Commission, which became the Water Supply Commission in 1905. The new Water Supply Commission also absorbed the River Improvement Commission that had been created in 1904. The Water
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appointed by the governor. The commissioner reports to the deputy secretary for the environment. Below the commissioner and deputy commissioners are the heads of all offices, divisions, and regional directors. Sean Mahar, executive deputy commissioner, is serving as interim commissioner after the
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DEC facilitated the State's acquisition and protection of more than 65,000 acres of forested lands in the Adirondacks, including the Essex Chain of Lakes, OK Slip Falls, and Boreas Ponds. The 20,758-acre Boreas Ponds Tract, purchased in the spring of 2016, will be open to the public for the first
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in the Adirondacks and Catskills, in addition to management of other forests, tree plantings, and forest fires elsewhere in the state. A Forest Preserve Board was also established in 1897, charged with purchasing new state lands for conservation. The Fisheries Commission and the Forest Commission
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contamination in Hoosick Falls, The agency engaged its workforce and contractors to install hundreds of water filtration systems in homes and a filter system at the towns water treatment facility. The agency is also mobilized to ensure safe drinking water in Newburgh, following the discovery of
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As part of the refinancing and reform the State Superfund Program in 2003, New York created the Brownfield Cleanup Program to mitigate threats to public health and the environment from contaminated sites. The initiative also the redevelopment of abandoned, contaminated properties to revitalize
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In 1911, the Water Supply Commission, the Forest Preserve Board, and the Forest, Fish, and Game Commission were combined to create the Conservation Commission, which was headed by three commissioners charged with managing inland waters, lands and forests, and fish and game, respectively.
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Many of the specific functions of today's DEC began as tasks carried out by individual commissions or agencies created for those specific purposes. These smaller entities merged over time to create today's department, which was officially created in 1970.
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DEC, in conjunction with other New York State agencies, updated safety procedures and emergency response preparedness associated with the transport of crude oil by train, reducing the risks of spills that could threaten communities and natural resources.
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Under New York's $ 2.5 billion Clean Water Infrastructure Act (CWIA) of 2017, DEC is assisting municipal efforts to upgrade drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities and residential septic systems, and mitigate drinking water contamination.
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Under the Waste Tire Management and Recycling Act of 2003, DEC developed a plan to manage and recycle used and discarded tires, and address non-complaint waste tire dumps in the state, which had an estimated 18-20 million scrap tires.
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The earliest New York state commission dedicated to natural resources was a three-member Fisheries Commission established in 1868. The Forest Commission, set up in 1885 and revised in 1893, was established to oversee the newly created
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administration in 16 years had some worried that DEC would become more submissive to business interests. But the department remained active, taking the lead in establishing the state's Open Space Plan for future land acquisitions.
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conducted a joint investigation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Manhattan District Attorney's office that led to the seizure of elephant ivory worth more than $ 8.5 million from jewelers based in New York City.
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previous commissioner, Basil Seggos, stepped down in April 2024. Seggos was the longest serving commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, having been appointed by New York State Governor
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The summer of 2001 brought a major change to the department. Since its inception in 1970 the department's headquarters (central office) had been at 50 Wolf Road in Colonie, NY (the current headquarters of the
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Division of Fish and Wildlife: Oversees hunting, fishing and trapping licenses, and monitors the quality of those resources. Manages state wildlife management areas. Oversees freshwater wetlands programs.
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New York State's Environmental Protection Fund (EPF), created in 1993, supports a variety of DEC programs, including open space conservation, invasive species control, the Hudson River Estuary Program,
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in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks. Other responsibilities include managing DEC's extensive vehicle fleet and all departmental facilities. It also houses DEC's internal design and construction shop.
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The same legislation relieved the new department of the duties of the former Conservation Department's Division of Parks; the jurisdiction of the former division instead became the independent
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within the city, and responds to emergencies caused by releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances into the environment. Most of DEP's activities take place within DEC's Region 2.
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New York achieved its goal of conserving one million acres of open space, including critical forested lands in the Adirondack and Catskills mountains that are now open to outdoor recreation.
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The agency is headquartered at 625 Broadway in Albany in a 165-foot postmodern steel building. It is topped by a green dome. The building was constructed in 2001 for a cost of $ 65 million.
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and the law enforcement officers members of the independent New York State Correctional and Police Officers' Benevolent Association, following the same pattern as other state agencies.
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DEC employees range from holders of multiple advanced degrees to clerk/typists who may not even have attended college. They do their work everywhere from the agency's offices to deep
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NYS DEC had an annual budget of about $ 2,588 million for FY 2024, and employs roughly 3,000 people across New York State. It manages over four million acres (16,000 km) of
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New York proposed and led the effort to create the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a cap-and-trade program among seven northeastern states to lower carbon dioxide (CO
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In the 1980s, DEC was given regulatory authority over storage, transportation, treatment and disposal of hazardous wastes. In this capacity, it helped New York end disposal of
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were established to monitor the state's hydro-power resources and regulate water flow. The new department also included a Division of Parks, which was made senior to the
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under its regulations, which led to its eventual closure. New York has seen an 80% reduction in its operating landfills since 1984. The department also obtained a
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Gallagher Gannett News Service, J. (2008, Mar 1). RIT center to help fight pollution - State gives Rochester college $ 6 million to design and test ``green
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Natural Heritage Trust; New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; New York State Council of Parks & Recreation (1975).
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economically blighted communities. Additional regulations enacted in 2009 further improved New York's site remediation/redevelopment process.
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sea floor, creating habitat similar to natural reefs that will attract fish and marine life and expand opportunities for fishing and diving.
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Following extensive reviews by DEC and the NYS Department of Health, DEC issued a findings statement in 2015 that prohibited high-volume
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were merged to form the Fisheries, Game, and Forest Commission in 1895; it was renamed the Forest, Fish, and Game Commission in 1900.
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This office administers all DEC public hearings and enforcement hearings. It also considers all appeals of denials of requests under
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation was created in 1970 by legislation symbolically signed on the first
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Mckinley, Jesse. "Water in Upstate Village Cleared of Pollutant, Cuomo Says in Visit." New York Times, 14 Mar. 2016, p. A18(L).
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Cooper, M. (2006, Dec 21). “Land deal to push Pataki over the million-acre mark in preservation of open space” New York Times
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ECOs and forest rangers are considered police officers under New York's Criminal Procedure Law, with the authority to carry
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also serves as a liaison between elected officials and the Department on concerns and issues affecting their constituents."
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in the late 19th century. Today they not only handle those responsibilities but enforce other environmental laws as well.
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Materials Management; and Water Resources. Many of these offices have internal divisions with specific responsibilities.
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property. A new source of funding was opened up when the legislature created the state's Environmental Protection Fund.
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Supply Commission's duties focused on ensuring adequate water was available for New York's cities, towns, and villages.
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that had been established in 1924 to oversee New York's state parks and historic sites outside of the Forest Preserve.
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Office of the New York State Comptroller, “Environmental Protection Fund Spending Reflects Historic State Commitment;
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Office of Employee Relations: Handles all relations between DEC and the several unions which represent its employees.
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Mckinley, Jesse. "State Demands Defense Dept. Help Clean Up Tainted Water." New York Times, 13 Aug. 2016, p. A15(L)
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Mckinley, Jesse, and Vivian Yee. "Upstate Village's Water to Be Tested for Pollutant." New York Times, 28 Jan. 2016
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Alani, Hannah, “About $ 8 million of Elephant Ivory Destroyed in Central Park,” New York Times, 4 Aug. 2017, p. A21
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Fedschun, Travis, “New York’s Tappan Zee Bridge to be used to create artificial reefs.” Fox News, 2018, April 18.
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Division of Communication, Education, and Engagement: Responsible for all public outreach efforts, including the
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Williams, S. (2018, Mar 21). “Cuomo OKs Boreas Ponds deal.” Daily Gazette, The (Schenectady, NY), p. 1
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2015, Jul 30. “Rule requires more notice of sewer spills.” Daily Gazette, The (Schenectady, NY), p. C8
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DEC frequently works closely on some matters with other agencies at different levels of government.
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Lam, Chau, “State to Spend $ 150 million to treat, contain Bethpage Plume.” Newsday, 21 Dec. 2017
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NEARING, B. “PROTECTION FUND RISING TO $ 300M.” Times Union, The (Albany, NY), 2016, Jan 6. p. A3
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Depalma, A. (2005, Aug 24). 9 STATES IN PLAN TO CUT EMISSIONS BY POWER PLANTS. New York Times
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reservoirs, manages the city's storm water and sewage systems, has jurisdiction over air and
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Pacenza, Matt, “Tire Dumps to Hit Road” Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - August 23, 2004 P A1
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The decade also saw the department complete, with considerable volunteer help, New York's
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Licensing and permitting fees provide the DEC with the majority of its primary operating
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Nearing, B. (2015, May 28). CRUDE SPILL REACT PLAN. Times Union, The (Albany, NY), p. E1
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and require that applicants pass the appropriate exams to be considered for hiring.
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and another 910,000 acres (3,700 km) of privately owned land on which it holds
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Lucas, Dave (2017, Sept. 25) “New Drinking Water Council To Set NY Standards,” WAMC
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The state also began allowing its taxpayers to return a Gift to Wildlife on their
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with the city that eventually led to both tougher land-use regulations in the
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pollution control and resource recovery. Its renewal in 1986 made possible
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In its first decade, it took the lead in helping the state comply with
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and other commissions; several brand-new offices were created as well.
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DEC divides the state into nine administrative regions, all groups of
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laws and regulations. Its regulations are compiled in Title 6 of the
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New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
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DEC created the Pollution Prevention Institute (P2I) in 2008 at the
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New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
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Division of Materials Management: Oversees all programs related to
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Division of Management and Budget: Handles all personnel, internal
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This office handles most of DEC's conservation-related functions.
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Division of Mineral Resources: Oversees all programs related to
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emission in U.S. history, and has grown to include nine states.
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List of State Fish and Wildlife Management Agencies in the U.S.
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Police
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has final authority over most private land use in that park.
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wetlands. Oversees the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area program.
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The Department of Environmental Conservation is headed by a
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DEC is overseeing efforts to clean up contamination at the
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programs on the state's 52,337 miles (84,210 km) of
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helped draw national attention to the problems posed by
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lands. One of the largest divisions in terms of scope.
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was created during this time on abandoned railbed and
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In 2016, DEC mobilized a massive response to address
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New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs
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Office of Air Resources, Climate Change & Energy
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Almost all DEC positions are classified as 707:in 2015 and was confirmed unanimously by the 580:In 2006, the DEC started an investigation of 8: 2785:State forestry agencies in the United States 2002:Fifty Years: New York State Parks, 1924-1974 1727:List of law enforcement agencies in New York 32: 544:New York State Department of Transportation 2800:Environmental agencies in New York (state) 2683: 2557: 2543: 2535: 810:Office of Internal Audit and Investigation 2203:"Cuomo taps close aide for new DEC chief" 1577:, blue-collar workers represented by the 941:Office of Regional Affairs and Permitting 790:Office of Hearings and Mediation Services 727:Division of Operations: According to its 600:for further information about the range. 93:New York Forest, Fish and Game Commission 2508:Department of Environmental Conservation 759:Division of Air Resources: Oversees all 2810:Organizations based in Albany, New York 2795:Government agencies established in 1970 2780:1970 establishments in New York (state) 2775:New York (state) government departments 1743: 2749:New York State Law Revision Commission 2744:New York State Financial Control Board 2417: 1018:Division of Water : Oversees all 896:magazine and the department's website. 680:Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant 553:, terrorist attacks in New York City. 431:were venues for several events at the 31: 18:New York State Conservation Department 2596:Corrections and Community Supervision 2512:New York Codes, Rules and Regulations 2005:. 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New York
Albany, New York
Environmental Conservation Law
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New York state government
natural resources
Forest Preserve
Adirondack
Catskill
state forest
wildlife management areas
sport fishing
hunting
trapping
environmental
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protected state-owned land
conservation easements

Forest Preserve
State Council of Parks
Earth Day
Nelson Rockefeller
New York State Department of Health
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
newly passed federal environmental legislation
Love Canal

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