Environmental headlines with DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos
The state's top environmental regulator discusses air quality monitoring, air permits for power plants and much more.
Updating New York’s environmental cleanup rules
State regulators are in the process of updating the rules and regulations governing the cleanup of contaminated sites.
State environmental police get first female director
After 26 years of service, Karen Przyklek is taking over the state Dept. of Environmental Conservation's law enforcement arm.
DEC’s Conservationist magazine to celebrate 75th anniversary
Top New York environmental official discusses his long personal history with state conservation publication.
Environmental Conservation Commissioner talks budget, bags and Biden
Jan. 29, 2021 - Basil Seggos, Commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Conservation, joined us for a wide-ranging interview on the budget, environmental priorities, and much more.
Environmental roundup with DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos
Jul 31, 2020 - We were joined by the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Basil Seggos, for a conversation on the effort to reach the state’s climate goals and much more.
May 29, 2020: Environmentalists call on state to enforce plastic bag ban
The Capitol Pressroom · May 29, 2020: Environmentalists call on state to enforce plastic bag ban Environmentalists are calling on the state Department of Environmental Conservation to enforce the state’s plastic bag ban. Judith Enck, Senior Fellow and Visiting
Basil Seggos looks back on career at DEC
New York Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos sits down for his exit interview.
DEC looks to go green(er)
The state Department of Environmental Conservation has adopted a new sustainability plan for 2023-2028.
Bats hoping for peace and quiet this winter
New York Department of Environmental Conservation biologist Carl Herzog explains the bat landscape in the Empire State.