18 new Environmental Conservation Police Officers have officially joined the ranks of DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement – protecting communities and natural resources statewide by enforcing the state’s stringent Environmental Conservation Law. | NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
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18 new Environmental Conservation Police Officers have officially joined the ranks of DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement – protecting communities and natural resources statewide by enforcing the state’s stringent Environmental Conservation Law. | NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
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Since 1978, NYS Environmental Conservation Police Officers have been assisted by uniquely trained K9s. The NYS Environmental Conservation Police K9 Unit assists its members and the public in areas such as wildlife detection, firearms and shell casings detection, tracking, and handler protection. If you've ever wanted to be an Environmental Conservation Police Officer, now's your chance! Whether you're just starting your career or seeking a change—there's no max age cap. ➡️ Sign up for the Sept.
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Since 1978, NYS Environmental Conservation Police Officers have been assisted by uniquely trained K9s. The NYS Environmental Conservation Police K9 Unit assists its members and the public in areas such as wildlife detection, firearms and shell casings detection, tracking, and handler protection. If you've ever wanted to be an Environmental Conservation Police Officer, now's your chance! Whether you're just starting your career or seeking a change—there's no max age cap. ➡️ Sign up for the Sept.
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On January 16th, DEC Forest Rangers and Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) rescued a moose that had broken through the ice and into the icy waters of Lake Abanakee in frigid waters in Hamilton County. Division of Law Enforcement Lieutenant Higgins and ECO Brassard responded to Lake Abanakee in the town of Indian Lake after receiving a report of a moose that had broken through the ice. The Officers arrived and observed the moose in the lake, surrounded by ice, and unable to get out
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On January 16th, DEC Forest Rangers and Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) rescued a moose that had broken through the ice and into the icy waters of Lake Abanakee in frigid waters in Hamilton County. Division of Law Enforcement Lieutenant Higgins and ECO Brassard responded to Lake Abanakee in the town of Indian Lake after receiving a report of a moose that had broken through the ice. The Officers arrived and observed the moose in the lake, surrounded by ice, and unable to get out
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Environmental Conservation (and So Much More) Police on Patrol
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Environmental Conservation (and So Much More) Police on Patrol
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Want to be a New York State Environmental Conservation Police Officer? 👍 Sign up for this fall's entry level law enforcement exam by the August 14 deadline: https://cs.ny.gov/police. | NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
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Want to be a New York State Environmental Conservation Police Officer? 👍 Sign up for this fall's entry level law enforcement exam by the August 14 deadline: https://cs.ny.gov/police. | NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
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New York's ambitious climate and environmental justice laws are in effect. Here's what's next.
New York's ambitious climate and environmental justice laws are in effect. Here's what's next.
Jan 6, 2020
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'Affecting all the residents': Elected officials respond to potential changes to NYS climate law
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'Affecting all the residents': Elected officials respond to potential changes to NYS climate law
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On November 4th, 2023 Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO) Powers received a phone call from Central Dispatch explaining that they had received a call from an individual who was checking his coyote traps in the Town of Cuba in Allegany County. As the man was checking the trap’s he walked up to a bear that had accidentally got himself caught in one of the foot hold traps. The individual immediately contacted the DEC for assistance. After receiving the phone call ECO Powers then contacted his
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NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation proposes new mitigation fund to protect animals
Oct 25, 2024
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New York State Toxic Chemicals in Children’s Products Law
Oct 13, 2021
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Hochul signs NY law that will charge $75B to oil, gas and coal companies for climate change — but critics say customers will pick up tab
Dec 27, 2024
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Will NY climate law changes lower utility costs? Here's what we know
1 month ago
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The annual New York State Spring Burn Ban begins today, March 16, and runs through May 14. Open burning is the single greatest cause of wildfires in our state. Conditions for wildfires are heightened in springtime when most wildfires occur. The annual ban has decreased spring wildfires by nearly 43% since it began in 2009. ✅ To check the current fire danger in your area, check our Fire Danger Map: https://on.ny.gov/3Tz8ct3. ✅ Learn more about the statewide burning ban, here: https://on.ny.gov/3X
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DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announced a statewide diesel truck emission enforcement blitz. Environmental Conservation Police Officers are in 48 counties focusing on disadvantaged communities that are disproportionately impacted by pollution. Making sure truck emissions are up to state standards will ensure cleaner air for everyone to breath. | NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
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DEC is the first New York State agency to commit to transitioning all of our lawn maintenance equipment to quieter zero emission models. Benefits of zero emission lawn equipment: 😴 Quieter and cleaner to operate. 🛠️ Reduced maintenance required to keep equipment running. It's just one more way we are making DEC more sustainable. | NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
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New law brings changes to care standards for New York’s animal shelters, rescues
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Enviros, N.Y. pols expected to clash to update mandated state review
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Explainer: $4.2B NYS environmental bond act goes to voters in Nov. 8 ballot
Oct 16, 2022
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A fitting farewell after decades of service. After 40 years of state service, 30 of which were spent with DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement (DLE), Director Bernard J. Rivers retired today from DEC with much deserved pomp and circumstance. Environmental Conservation Police Officers and State Park Police lined up in formation as Director Rivers exited Central Office for the last time and was played out by the DLE bag pipers. We wish Director Rivers well in his retirement and thank him for a job we
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On July 31, ECOs Ableson, Barbera, and Grispin joined thousands of their law enforcement partners, mourners, and residents in the Bronx to honor fallen New York City Police Officer Didarul Islam, killed by a gunman Monday in a Midtown Manhattan office building. Officer Islam, a Muslim and Bangladeshi immigrant, was remembered as a quiet and humble husband and father who devoted his life to providing for his family and protecting the city he served for four years. ECOs Ableson, Barbera, and Grisp
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With trout season officially underway and new inland trout stream regulations in place, DEC has created two videos that are aimed to answer any questions anglers may have about the new regulations and management plan. 1. Trout Stream Regulations – A Bureau of Fisheries/Division of Law Enforcement collab that explains the new regulations in a simplified manner, so they’re easier to understand: https://youtu.be/1q8mt7BXYnU 2. Trout Stream Management Plan – Two DEC Fisheries Biologists highlight th
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Interested in having a job that's as challenging as it is rewarding? Passionate about protecting New York's environment? Then you might be interested in becoming an Environmental Conservation Police Officer (ECO). The next exam will be held on September 17, 2022. The application deadline is August 3, 2022. ➡️ Learn more and sign up for the entry level law enforcement exam today by visiting: https://www.dec.ny.gov/about/746.html | NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
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Today was Acting Captain Lt. Dawn Galvin's final walk out as the Executive Officer of the Region 2 (NYC) Law Enforcement Office after 25 years of service. She was a member of the 11th Basic School. Congratulations Lt. Galvin on your retirement, and thank you for your service. | NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
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Reasons to Become an ECO
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Climate Justice: Working Together for An Equitable Future
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NY Supreme court rules against latest amendments to DEC Wetland Act
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DEC announces new freshwater wetlands regulations
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DEC has adopted new rules for deer and bear #hunting in New York. Rule changes include extending hunting hours and dress code requirements when afield to improve hunter safety. For more info: https://www.dec.ny.gov/press/123709.html | NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
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Underground and often underappreciated – you can help keep groundwater safe by applying pesticides carefully and according to label directions. Pesticides applied to soil or crops can reach groundwater through the process of leaching where contaminants are carried by water through permeable soils. Need information on pesticide related topics? Check out the NYSDEC Bureau of Pesticides: https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/298.html | NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
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What's cooler than being cool? Using natural and climate friend refrigerants! DEC is adopting a new internal refrigerant management and emissions elimination policy which will guide DEC's actions to reduce, and eventually eliminate, emissions from refrigerants in its operations. This new policy is another part of our efforts to meet the New York State Climate Act's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets of 40% by 2030 and 85% by 2050. Refrigerants can have a large climate impact when leaked
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