New York State’s first and second breeding bird atlases documented the distribution of the state’s avifauna during two distinct time periods: 1980-1985 and 2000-2005. Over 4,300 individuals submitted data during the first atlas yielding a final, cumulative dataset of over 361,583 records. Over 1,200 individuals submitted data for the second atlas project, resulting in a final database of 519,570 records.

DEC stocks close to 2 million catchable-size brook, brown, and rainbow trout in over 309 lakes and ponds and roughly 2,900 miles of streams across the state each spring. This dataset represents the planned stocking numbers, species and time of spring for those waters for the current fishing season. The current stocking data is updated annually in mid-March.

Active Solid Waste Management Facilities

New York State’s first and second breeding bird atlases documented the distribution of the state’s avifauna during two distinct time periods: 1980-1985 and 2000-2005. Over 4,300 individuals submitted data during the first atlas yielding a final, cumulative dataset of over 361,583 records. Over 1,200 individuals submitted data for the second atlas project, resulting in a final database of 519,570 records.

This data displays the locations of top rivers, streams, lakes and ponds for fishing in New York State, as determined by fisheries biologists working for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. These biologists recommended popular rivers, streams, lakes and ponds based on quality of fishing and public access. Data set was created based on their recommendations, and each point was placed at the center of the recommended lakes. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information, errors may be reflected in the data supplied. The user must be aware of data conditions and bear responsibility for the appropriate use of the information with respect to possible errors, original map scale, collection methodology, currency of data, and other conditions. To drill down to a smaller geographic area, click directly on the area of the map or click the plus sign to zoom in on the map. For more information check out http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7749.html, or go to the "About" section.

This data displays the access locations of rivers and streams for fishing in New York State, as determined by fisheries biologists working for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information, errors may be reflected in the data supplied. The user must be aware of data conditions and bear responsibility for the appropriate use of the information with respect to possible errors, original map scale, collection methodology, currency of data, and other conditions.

This data displays the access locations of rivers and streams for fishing in New York State, as determined by fisheries biologists working for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information, errors may be reflected in the data supplied. The user must be aware of data conditions and bear responsibility for the appropriate use of the information with respect to possible errors, original map scale, collection methodology, currency of data, and other conditions.

DEC stocks approximately 900,000 pounds of fish into more than 1,200 public streams, rivers, lakes and ponds across the state. Also included in the data are public stockings by Essex, Onondaga and Warren counties.

New York State’s first and second breeding bird atlases documented the distribution of the state’s avifauna during two distinct time periods: 1980-1985 and 2000-2005. Over 4,300 individuals submitted data during the first atlas yielding a final, cumulative dataset of over 361,583 records. Over 1,200 individuals submitted data for the second atlas project, resulting in a final database of 519,570 records.

The SPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), which is administered by the Department of Environmental Conservation (the Department), regulates stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity from a point source. The MSGP covers thirty one different industrial sectors which include activities such as mining, land transportation, and scrap recycling. The dataset displays information on facilities that have active MSGP coverage in New York State. Information included in the data set include the facility’s name, address, contact information, industrial sector(s), discharging waterbody, and location of the facility’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. For more information, please go to http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/62803.html.

The SPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), which is administered by the Department of Environmental Conservation (the Department), regulates stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity from a point source. The MSGP covers thirty one different industrial sectors which include activities such as mining, land transportation, and scrap recycling. The dataset displays information on facilities that have active MSGP coverage in New York State. Information included in the data set include the facility’s name, address, contact information, industrial sector(s), discharging waterbody, and location of the facility’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. For more information, please go to http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/62803.html.

This dataset shows Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) Sites that have been completed and issued a Certificate of Completion (COC) in the State of New York. Included in the data is the program site identification number; site name; site locality; site acreage; year certificate issued; length of time from the date the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) approved the BCP application to the date the COC was issued; and, highest allowable future use for the site and its potential redevelopment (as determined by: remedial program soil cleanup objectives; see 6NYCRR Part 375-6: http://www.dec.ny.gov/regs/15507.html.)

This dataset is a list of pesticide applicators currently certified by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) in the various categories of individual certification (6NYCRR Part 325). It includes certificate number, name, DEC region, expiration date, applicator type and category.

This dataset contains records of spills of petroleum and other hazardous materials. Under State law and regulations, spills that could pollute the lands or waters of the state must be reported by the spiller (and, in some cases, by anyone who has knowledge of the spill). Examples of what may be included in a spill record includes: Administrative information (DEC region and unique seven-digit spill number). Program facility name. Spill date/time. Location. Spill source and cause. Material(s) and material type spilled. Quantity spilled and recovered. Units measured. Surface water bodies affected. Close date (cleanup activity finished and all paperwork completed).

The New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) has been approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for the control of wastewater and stormwater discharges in accordance with the Clean Water Act. Under New York State law the program is broader in scope than that required by the Clean Water Act in that it controls point source discharges to groundwaters as well as surface waters. Each municipal wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) must operate under an individual SPDES permit that defines the parameters under which it is allowed to discharge to the waters of New York State. The SPDES database contains the following data on each permit: ownership, effective dates, locations, and receiving waters. Data is routinely updated based on the data collection methodology, and this dataset will be updated monthly. Additional information regarding NYS DEC’s SPDES Program, including online data in various formats, is available athttp://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6054.html.

Information on designated waste tire abatement sites in New York State, including approximate size, location, and abatement status.

The dataset represents the locations of combined sewer overflow (CSOs) outfall locations in NYS. It also includes overflow detection capabilities of CSO communities and overflow frequency data within a specified timeframe.

Environmental Remediation Sites are areas being remediated under one of DEC's remedial programs, including State Superfund and Brownfield Cleanup. This database contains records of the sites which have been remediated or are being managed under by the agency. All sites listed on the "Registry of Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites in New York State" are included in this database. The Database also includes the "Registry of Institutional and Engineering Controls in New York State".

Each site record includes: Administrative information, including site name, classification, unique site code, site location, and site owner(s). Institutional and Engineering Controls implemented at the site. Wastes known or thought to be disposed at the site.

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) collects and maintains several datasets on the locations, distribution and status of species of plants and animals. Information on distribution by county from the following three databases was extracted and compiled into this dataset. First, the New York Natural Heritage Program biodiversity database: Rare animals, rare plants, and significant natural communities. Significant natural communities are rare or high-quality wetlands, forests, grasslands, ponds, streams, and other types of habitats. Next, the 2nd NYS Breeding Bird Atlas Project database: Birds documented as breeding during the atlas project from 2000-2005. And last, DEC’s NYS Reptile and Amphibian Database: Reptiles and amphibians; most records are from the NYS Amphibian & Reptile Atlas Project (Herp Atlas) from 1990-1999.

Data regarding wastewater treatment plants with permits issued under the New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

This data depicts the east-west line that separates northern and southern hunting zones in New
York State.
A line separating the Northern and Southern Zone portions of New York State described as
follows: a line commencing at a point at the north shore of the Salmon river and its junction
with Lake Ontario and extending easterly along the north shore of that river to the village of
Pulaski, thence southerly along Route 11 to its intersection with Route 49 in the village of
Central Square, thence easterly along Route 49 to its junction with Route 365 in the city of
Rome, thence easterly along Route 365 to its junction with Route 28 in the village of Trenton,
thence easterly along Route 28 to its junction with Route 29 in the village of Middleville, thence
easterly along Route 29 to its junction with Route 4, thence northerly along Route 4 to its
junction with Route 22, thence northerly and westerly along Route 22 to the eastern shore of
South Bay on Lake Champlain in the village of Whitehall, thence northerly along the eastern
shore of South Bay to the New York-Vermont boundary.

This data set provides the water quality classifications of New York State's lakes, rivers, streams and ponds, collectively referred to as waterbodies. All water bodies in the state are provided a water quality classification based on existing, or expected best usage, of each waterbody or waterbody segment. Under New York State's Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), Title 5 of Article 15, certain waters of the state are protected on the basis of their classification. Streams and small waterbodies located in the course of a stream that are designated as C (T) or higher (i.e., C (TS), B, or A) are collectively referred to as "protected streams."

Water well construction data collected since April 2000 as required by ECL 15-1525.

Environmental Remediation Sites are areas being remediated under one of DEC's remedial programs, including State Superfund and Brownfield Cleanup. This database contains records of the sites which have been remediated or are being managed under by the agency. All sites listed on the "Registry of Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites in New York State" are included in this database. The Database also includes the "Registry of Institutional and Engineering Controls in New York State".

Each site record includes: Administrative information, including site name, classification, unique site code, site location, and site owner(s). Institutional and Engineering Controls implemented at the site. Wastes known or thought to be disposed at the site.

List of all Guides currently licensed by the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Division of Forest Protection (DFP). While DFP issues the licenses, compliance is monitored by NYS Forest Rangers.